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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the physical condition of Bryson and Katz when they reach Clingman's Dome?
(a) Energetic
(b) Bloody and bruised
(c) Soaked and filthy
(d) Tired and drained

2. What is a common trade in northern Georgia?
(a) Whiskey making and bootlegging
(b) Fur trapping
(c) Hunting and meat packing
(d) Woodland crafts

3. What is the story Katz tells as they recline on Indian Grove Gap?
(a) A blind juggler used his two eyeballs that had been surgically removed.
(b) A man snorted too much, one day popped an eyeball and the dog ate it.
(c) A turkey plucked out Grandpa Katz' eyeball and ate it.
(d) Grandma Katz was attacked by an impatient buzzard that ate her eyeball.

4. Of what material are the shelters in the Rockies constructed?
(a) Pine branches
(b) Brick
(c) Stone
(d) Plywood

5. What are Katz and Bryson confronted with when they reach High Top?
(a) A deep gorge
(b) A raging river
(c) The Smoky Mountains
(d) A steep cliff

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bryson insist that they sleep in shelters from now on?

2. What is the true creature of the Smokies?

3. Who sees hiking as a dirty, pointless endeavor?

4. Who joins Bryson and Katz in one of the Shenandoah shelters?

5. What do Katz and Bryson hear about Mary Ellen two days after they leave her behind?

(see the answer key)

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