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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 the footpath around Big Butt especially dangerous?
(a) The footpath is very narrow with a steep drop on each side.
(b) Overhanging branches can whiplash the face.
(c) The path is always slick with wet moss.
(d) The path is always slick with ice.

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

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

4. What is Bryson's joking impression of God's plan for him?
(a) Fall from a cliff 100 yards before the end of the trail
(b) Not realize he reached the end of AT, hike a thousand miles in to Canada
(c) To be treed by a bear and starve to death in the tree
(d) Spend a little time with "each of the most stupid people on earth"

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Benton MacKaye's job?

2. What is the odd method Bryson uses to find a hiking partner?

3. What is college student, Zack, doing about the snowbound situation?

4. What occupies Bryson's thoughts as he awaits springtime?

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

(see the answer key)

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