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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are parts of the original Appalachian Trail plans that are never realized?
(a) Hostels, inns and woodland villages
(b) Memorial markers for great leaders and for ordinary people
(c) Small clinics for treating minor injuries and bites
(d) Bus roads for touring

2. The north point of the Appalachian Trail begins in which state?
(a) Virginia
(b) Pennsylvania
(c) Maine
(d) Georgia

3. What does Katz buy in Franklin that irritates Bryson?
(a) A TV Guide
(b) A beer
(c) A box of Snickers
(d) Cream Soda

4. What is an accurate description of Bryson and Katz's new friend?
(a) Shy
(b) Funny
(c) Intelligent
(d) Irritating

5. What are Katz and Bryson confronted with when they reach High Top?
(a) A steep cliff
(b) A raging river
(c) The Smoky Mountains
(d) A deep gorge

6. Why is Katz walking most places at the time he calls Bill?
(a) He is recovering from a heart attack.
(b) He is on a rigorous fitness program.
(c) His car has been repossessed.
(d) He is on a fad diet and exercise routine.

7. How does Bryson feel about not hiking the entire Appalachian Trail?
(a) He feels like a failure.
(b) He is disappointed.
(c) He is angry at himself.
(d) He feels good about it.

8. Where do botanists consider the finest mix of mesophytic forest?
(a) The Blue Ridge Mountains
(b) The White Mountains
(c) The Rockies
(d) The Smokies

9. What does Bryson say is his universe while he is on the Appalachian Trail?
(a) Thinking of home
(b) Thinking about getting to the next town
(c) Waiting to rest for the night
(d) The forest

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

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

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

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

14. Why is Katz determined to take a top bunk?
(a) Heat rises
(b) He distrusts most of the crowd
(c) He intends to sleep late in to the morning
(d) Odors at floor level are nauseating

15. What is the weather like in Virginia?
(a) Spring is in full swing.
(b) Windy and cold
(c) Wintery
(d) Rainy and cold

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the major drawback of AT trail maps?

2. What is a diversion available at the campground?

3. What is one of Bryson's fears about the hike?

4. What is the amusement in the bunkhouse for about 30 minutes?

5. What is Bryson's reply when Katz asks him how he got over the fallen tree across the trail?

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