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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the odd method Bryson uses to find a hiking partner?
(a) Posts a bulletin board notice at the outdoor gear store
(b) Asks the neighbors to spread the word, then those people spread the word, etc.
(c) Includes an invitation note with the Christmas cards
(d) Places an ad in the local newspaper

2. What is causing Bryson and Katz to hurry the descent of Blood Mountain?
(a) A substantial storm is almost upon them
(b) Thoughts of Walasi-Yi Inn, having sandwiches and ice cream
(c) Katz is sick and getting sicker
(d) They have seen 3 bears

3. What makes the trail easier for Bryson and Katz when they hike on after the snowstorm?
(a) Bryson and Katz put spikes on their shoes.
(b) The snow melts quickly.
(c) A hiker before them patted down the snow.
(d) Someone went through with a snowmobile, making a path.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the description of Georgia highlanders?

2. Why is Katz walking most places at the time he calls Bill?

3. What is the date Bryson and Katz begin their walk in the woods?

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

5. What does Bryson notice while walking the trail in Georgia?

(see the answer key)

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