What kind of life did McCandless lead in Bullhead City?

• A. Stayed in Bullhead City for the longest time; thought about settling down; had a full-time job at McDonald's; savings account opened in his name
• B. He lived in a house with his parents
• C. He joined the military
• D. He traveled constantly and avoided stability

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is recognizing the moment when McCandless temporarily settled down rather than continuing to roam. In Bullhead City, he stayed longer than at other stops, kept a steady job at McDonald’s, and even opened a savings account in his own name. These details show a conscious step toward stability and planning for the future, even as his broader quest for independence and adventure persisted.

This fits best because it reflects a distinct phase in his journey: a period of relative permanence, work, and saving money, before he resumed traveling toward Alaska. The other options don’t align with the documented pattern of his stay—living with parents implies dependence, joining the military didn’t occur, and constant travel and avoidance of stability contradicts his longer tenure and financial planning in Bullhead City.