Krakauer interrupts the story again here to tell the story of his own youth. What is his purpose for this? Do you think he accomplishes that purpose?

When i was four years old, my dad and i a tree in our front yard. it was a tiny, fragile sapling. he promised me that it would grow tall and strong, but he said that i had to be patient. until i turned 18 years old, dad and i it every year on my birthday. choose the words that correctly fill in the blanks.

What's my name? if you know you know

This passage contains repeated allusions to all the following except. a.sailing b.suitors c.hunting d.dreams