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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 college student, Zack, doing about the snowbound situation?
(a) Constructing a temporary hut to expand sleeping area.
(b) Attempting to radio his father for evacuation.
(c) Renting a van and taking 15 hikers to the town of Franklin.
(d) Assembling a posse to hike to Franklin for help.

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

3. What is the only accommodation available at the campground?
(a) A full-to-capacity bunkhouse
(b) Dilapidated cottages and trailers without heat
(c) A 10-person tent
(d) A heated sleeping platform

4. What occupies Bryson's thoughts as he awaits springtime?
(a) Bear attacks
(b) His shaky finances
(c) His teaching post at the university
(d) His troubled son

5. What is an accurate description of Bryson and Katz's new friend?
(a) Funny
(b) Intelligent
(c) Irritating
(d) Shy

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a major drawback to accepting a ride in the Pontiac?

2. What is the idea of Trail Magic that all AT hikers believe?

3. What is Katz planning to do in Franklin?

4. What is Bryson's longstanding impression of the woods?

5. What is the description of Georgia highlanders?

(see the answer key)

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