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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do most hikers begin the Appalachian Trail?
(a) From north to south
(b) In October
(c) From south to north
(d) In September

2. Which true story by author, Herrero, describes the injuries a grizzly can deliver quickly?
(a) A bear tore all the skin from the back and the butt of a hiker squatting for a rest stop.
(b) A woman tourist was attacked and her 3 month old baby was eaten whole by a bear.
(c) A hunter got his face ripped off by a supposedly dead bear and survived.
(d) A woman hiker got her leg bitten clean off and survived.

3. Where does Bryson set up the tent for practice?
(a) In his driveway
(b) On his patio
(c) In his basement
(d) In his neighbor's yard

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

5. Why are grizzly bears not a concern on the trail?
(a) Grizzly bears do not roam east of the Mississippi River.
(b) The black bear population has driven off the grizzly bears.
(c) Disease unique to the grizzly bear has wiped out the population.
(d) The Park Service shoots all grizzly bears on sight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the strange move Katz makes when he realizes they have chosen too much food?

2. Who maps out the actual paths and begins construction?

3. How many people are attacked by bears each year on the entire AT?

4. Which is another of Bryson's fears?

5. What is the odd method Bryson uses to find a hiking partner?

(see the answer key)

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