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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Katz determined to take a top bunk?
(a) He intends to sleep late in to the morning
(b) Heat rises
(c) He distrusts most of the crowd
(d) Odors at floor level are nauseating

2. What is the date Bryson and Katz begin their walk in the woods?
(a) April 6, 1996
(b) March 9, 1996
(c) March 1, 1995
(d) April 1, 1995

3. What do the dreary Georgia towns and the dreary people bring to mind?
(a) An ambitious people in process of improving their lot
(b) A tough working class of people
(c) The movie, Deliverance
(d) A series of last settlements as the area nears the point of logged out

4. Why are grizzly bears not a concern on the trail?
(a) The black bear population has driven off the grizzly bears.
(b) The Park Service shoots all grizzly bears on sight.
(c) Disease unique to the grizzly bear has wiped out the population.
(d) Grizzly bears do not roam east of the Mississippi River.

5. What does Bryson conclude is the best advice in dealing with a bear in your midst?
(a) Loudly sing a song because a bear will listen to unfamiliar sounds and will then depart.
(b) No one really knows; opinions vary and contradict each other.
(c) Never run and attempt to hide because the bear will always pursue.
(d) Always run and attempt to hide and the bear will lose interest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the story Katz tells as they recline on Indian Grove Gap?

2. What are parts of the original Appalachian Trail plans that are never realized?

3. Which group is responsible for the maintenance of the trail?

4. What is it about the airline person that prompts Bryson to question the man's intelligence?

5. How are Bryson and Katz covering the last 11 miles to Hiawassee?

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