What is most closely a central idea of the story of Carl McCunn (pages 80-84)? Answer choices for the above question A. McCunn was a really fun person. B. McCunn was unprepared for his trip while also confident that everything would work out fine. These mistakes were his undoing. C. McCunn planned his excursion down to the very last detail, and survived because of his thoroughness. D. McCunn was Everett Ruess' descendant.

B. McCunn was unprepared for his trip while also confident that everything would work out fine. These mistakes were his undoing.

Explanation:

The story of Carl McCunn is that of an American photographer who became stranded in an Alaskan wilderness where he had gone to take pictures of wildlife for several months. McCunn failed to make appropriate provisions that would ensure his safe return from the wilderness and this mistake of his eventually made him take his life when he had no more provisions left and no hope of return from the wilderness. His mistakes included;

1. Not making proper arrangements with a pilot that would pick him when he was done with his adventure.

2. Throwing away supplies of shotgun shells that would have sustained him when there was no more food.

3. Not properly informing friends and family of the right steps to take when he was not seen after a specified time.

All of the above mistakes resulted in the failure of McCunn's adventure and the consequent death by taking his life.