In what three ways did they differ?

McCandless did not survive his journey, while Thoreau returned from his time at Walden Pond, so A is correct. Thoreau lived in one place near Walden Pond, whereas McCandless traveled, making B correct. Thoreau’s cabin was close to Concord, while McCandless sought distance from people and society, so E is also correct. Both valued simplicity and nature, and both spent time alone, so C and D do not describe differences.

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