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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the title of the book Bill reads snuggled in bed weeks before the walk begins?
(a) Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance
(b) 10 Steps for Safe Camping
(c) Bears and Bobcats, We Share the World
(d) Camping Fun for the Family

2. Who maps out the actual paths and begins construction?
(a) Charles Whitaker
(b) Martin A. Berry
(c) Myron Avery
(d) Washington Irving

3. What is the usual pattern of hours Bryson and Katz hike?
(a) 7:30 AM to 4 PM
(b) 9:00 AM to 3 PM
(c) 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
(d) 10:00 AM to 3 PM

4. 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.

5. How are Bryson and Katz covering the last 11 miles to Hiawassee?
(a) Hitchhiking
(b) A very slow walking pace
(c) A very fast walking pace
(d) An unusual number of sitting rest stops

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Benton MacKaye's job?

3. What item does Katz throw out of his pack to lighten the weight?

4. What is causing Bryson and Katz to hurry the descent of Blood Mountain?

5. Where do most hikers begin the Appalachian Trail?

(see the answer key)

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