A Walk in the Woods | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1

1. How long is the Appalachian Trail and in what states does it begin and end?

2. What are the benefits Bill Bryson believes he will get from hiking the Appalachian Trail?

3. Describe the two things Bryson is shocked about when he goes to buy equipment for the hike.

4. Summarize what Bryson does when he brings all his camping equipment home.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2

5. Summarize what Bryson reads about on winter nights before he sets out on the Appalachian Trail.