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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the new friend Bryson and Katz meet on the trail?
(a) Sue Ellen
(b) MaryBeth
(c) Mary Ellen
(d) Mary

2. What is the idea of Trail Magic that all AT hikers believe?
(a) Camp should be set by 6 p.m.
(b) When things look hopeless and will never change, along comes a positive change.
(c) Never stay more than two days in the same spot.
(d) A hiking party of five is a bad luck omen.

3. How are Bryson and Katz covering the last 11 miles to Hiawassee?
(a) A very slow walking pace
(b) Hitchhiking
(c) An unusual number of sitting rest stops
(d) A very fast walking pace

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

5. What is Bryson surprised to find at the first shelter?
(a) The shelter has burned from a careless campfire
(b) The shelter has fallen in and has no roof
(c) A crowd of hikers
(d) The shelter is teeming with bugs, spiders and crawlies

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryson notice while walking the trail in Georgia?

2. What does Katz buy in Franklin that irritates Bryson?

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

4. What has devastated a mountain of foliage in Palmerton?

5. Which beautiful Appalachian ranges are at the north and west of Pennsylvania?

(see the answer key)

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