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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who set up the American Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy in 1785?

2. What became of the grand hotels that were built on Mt. Washington?

3. Who maintains the stone lodges which are located in the White Mountains?

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

5. What does Bryson consider perfect about hiking in Vermont?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the behavior of the hikers that Bryson and Katz meet in Gravel Springs Hut.

2. How do Bryson and Katz adapt to hiking through Maine's wilderness?

3. Describe the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire.

4. Describe Bryson's thoughts on areas through which he thinks the Appalachian Trail should pass.

5. Summarize the plans Bryson and Katz make now that they have completed the first stage of their hiking journey.

6. Describe Chicken John's claim to fame.

7. Describe what is killing the hemlock trees along the AT in the Blue Ridge Mountains and how is it being treated.

8. Summarize Bryson's experience hiking in Pennsylvania.

9. Describe the circumstances when Bryson comes close to becoming a hypothermia victim.

10. Explain why Katz starts drinking again.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe the damage to the environment that Bryson and Katz witness as they hike the Appalachian Trail.

2) Include the day hikes Bryson takes in Pennsylvania in the evaluation of environmental issues.

3) Analyze the men's reaction to what they see. Discuss.

Essay Topic 2

1) Analyze Bill Bryson's reasons for wanting to hike the Appalachian Trail.

2) In what ways did he accomplish what he set out to do?

3) In what ways is the hike a disappointment for him?

Essay Topic 3

1) Describe the changes to the Appalachian Trail from the time it first came into being to the present day.

2) What differences from the original plan have been made?

3) What effect does the National Forest Service have on the trail?

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