What appetite-related detail did Gail Borah mention about McCandless?

• A. He was a big eater
• B. He was a light eater
• C. He ate very little at meals
• D. He ate in quiet solitude

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is recalling a specific personal detail about McCandless’s eating habits from Gail Borah. She described him as a big eater, which stands out because it shows he could eat a lot even as his journey carried austere, minimalist overtones. This detail helps humanize him and suggests his energy needs and appetite matched the physical demands of his travels; it isn’t about deprivation or secrecy at meals, but about how he functioned in daily life. The other options don’t fit her description because they imply a different pattern of eating that Borah didn’t emphasize—she specifically notes a substantial appetite rather than limited intake or eating in isolation.