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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the date Bryson and Katz begin their walk in the woods?
(a) April 1, 1995
(b) April 6, 1996
(c) March 9, 1996
(d) March 1, 1995

2. What is the only accommodation available at the campground?
(a) A full-to-capacity bunkhouse
(b) A 10-person tent
(c) Dilapidated cottages and trailers without heat
(d) A heated sleeping platform

3. In March and April, what percent of hikers drop out the first week?
(a) 20
(b) 5
(c) 14
(d) 10

4. What does Mary Ellen tell another hiker at Plumorchard Gap Shelter about Katz and Bryson?
(a) She is grateful for all they did for her.
(b) They are wimps.
(c) She is afraid on the trail without them.
(d) They helped her out alot.

5. 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 turkey plucked out Grandpa Katz' eyeball and ate it.
(c) A man snorted too much, one day popped an eyeball and the dog ate it.
(d) Grandma Katz was attacked by an impatient buzzard that ate her eyeball.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Katz planning to do in Franklin?

2. Where is MacKaye's trail idea first published?

3. What do the dreary Georgia towns and the dreary people bring to mind?

4. What is a common trade in northern Georgia?

5. Which true story by author, Herrero, describes the injuries a grizzly can deliver quickly?

(see the answer key)

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