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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 Bryson afraid is staring at him when he sees two glowing eyes in the darkness?
(a) A cougar
(b) A wolf
(c) A bear
(d) A skunk

2. What does Katz buy in Franklin that irritates Bryson?
(a) Cream Soda
(b) A TV Guide
(c) A beer
(d) A box of Snickers

3. What is Chicken John's claim to fame?
(a) He has hiked the trail seven times.
(b) He has been hiking the trail for half a year.
(c) He hikes the trail every year.
(d) He eats chickens every day.

4. What is a diversion available at the campground?
(a) Hanging out at the stove in the office
(b) Listening to country music for endless hours
(c) Looking at hanging wall pictures of previous hikers
(d) Playing board games endlessly

5. 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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the total walking distance of the typical American in one week?

3. Why is the footpath around Big Butt especially dangerous?

4. What is the major drawback of AT trail maps?

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

(see the answer key)

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