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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the amusement park Dolly Parton built in Gatlinburg?
(a) Dollywood
(b) Partonville
(c) Partonwood
(d) Dollyville

2. How long is the average hike time for the complete trail?
(a) 3 months
(b) 2 months
(c) Four months
(d) 10 weeks

3. Where do Bryson and Katz decide to return to the trail?
(a) Spivey Gap
(b) Pennsylvania
(c) Mount Washington
(d) Clingman's Dome

4. Of what material are the shelters in the Rockies constructed?
(a) Plywood
(b) Pine branches
(c) Brick
(d) Stone

5. What kills the Chestnut trees along the Appalachian Trail?
(a) Root rot
(b) A deadly Asian fungus
(c) Grubs
(d) Poisonous aphids

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bryson surprised to find at the first shelter?

2. Who joins Bryson and Katz in one of the Shenandoah shelters?

3. Why is Katz determined to take a top bunk?

4. What are Katz and Bryson confronted with when they reach High Top?

5. What is the estimate of people who hike the Appalachian Trail every year?

(see the answer key)

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