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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the major drawback of AT trail maps?
(a) The maps are not weatherproof, disintegrate easily.
(b) The are too many inaccuracies.
(c) Lack of detail makes the maps almost useless.
(d) The maps are big and bulky.

2. What is the total walking distance of the typical American in one week?
(a) 1.4 miles
(b) 23 miles
(c) 7 miles
(d) 5 miles

3. What is college student, Zack, doing about the snowbound situation?
(a) Constructing a temporary hut to expand sleeping area.
(b) Assembling a posse to hike to Franklin for help.
(c) Attempting to radio his father for evacuation.
(d) Renting a van and taking 15 hikers to the town of Franklin.

4. What is the last long stretch of hiking for Katz and Bryson before ending the first part of their trek?
(a) Hundred Mile Wilderness
(b) The Appalachian Mountains
(c) Shenandoah National Park
(d) White Mountains

5. What is Katz planning to do in Franklin?
(a) Find a woman
(b) Idle in town for several days
(c) Go shopping
(d) Go to the movies

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson consider perfect about hiking in Vermont?

2. What does Katz buy in Franklin that irritates Bryson?

3. What is Bryson's goal before he meets up with Katz again?

4. Who set up the American Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy in 1785?

5. How does Bryson describe the town of Hanover where he lives?

(see the answer key)

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