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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of Bryson's fears about the hike?
(a) Security of the homestead
(b) Adequate funds to complete the hike is doubtful
(c) All the wildlife roaming about in the woods
(d) Time off from employment is frowned upon

2. What types of trees grew in the forest of the Appalachian Trail in 1948?
(a) Maple, white oak, and red pine
(b) Dogwood, elm, hemlock, balsam fir, and red spruce
(c) Birch, aspen, and elm
(d) Swamp maple, pear, and crab apple

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

4. What is the physical condition of Bryson and Katz when they reach Clingman's Dome?
(a) Soaked and filthy
(b) Bloody and bruised
(c) Tired and drained
(d) Energetic

5. What does Bryson consider a miracle about the Appalachian Trail?
(a) The trail is not as hard as he thought.
(b) The trail has existed for six decades.
(c) The trail has millions of visitors.
(d) The trail has changed so many times in six decades.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of the book Bill reads snuggled in bed weeks before the walk begins?

2. Why does Katz stay in his room while staying in Waynesboro?

3. What is David Anderson doing when the bear attacks?

4. Where is Bryson's wife supposed to pick them up, now that the first stage of the hike is over?

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

(see the answer key)

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