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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which food is Katz complaining about because Bryson left it behind?
(a) Gummy bears
(b) Hersey chocolate
(c) Little Debbie snacks
(d) Snickers bars

3. What is the strange move Katz makes when he realizes they have chosen too much food?
(a) He abandons the full cart in the aisle, gets an empty cart and starts over.
(b) He removes all the crackers, cookies and candy.
(c) He removes most of the items then reloads with many canned beans.
(d) He removes all items from the cart except the freeze dried.

4. What are parts of the original Appalachian Trail plans that are never realized?
(a) Small clinics for treating minor injuries and bites
(b) Memorial markers for great leaders and for ordinary people
(c) Bus roads for touring
(d) Hostels, inns and woodland villages

5. Where do Bryson and Katz stay after eight days of hiking?
(a) Potomac Mountain
(b) Lafayette
(c) Waynesboro
(d) Gravel Creek

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the greatest hotel in the White Mountains?

2. Where do most hikers begin the Appalachian Trail?

3. What happens to Bryson while hiking in the rain?

4. How long is the average hike time for the complete trail?

5. What does Bryson consider a miracle about the Appalachian Trail?

(see the answer key)

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