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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9: “Staying Found”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Troy work delivering around southern California when he picked Cheryl up to give her a ride in Chapter 6: “A Bull in Both Directions”?
(a) Chips.
(b) Gasoline.
(c) Milk.
(d) Cookies.

2. On what date was the Pacific Crest Trail officially designated by an act of Congress?
(a) July 6, 1996.
(b) October 2, 1968.
(c) March 2, 1990.
(d) September 12, 1965.

3. For whom did Cheryl call out when the animal she encountered in the woods fled away in Chapter 9: “Staying Found”?
(a) Paul.
(b) Dad.
(c) Mom.
(d) Joe.

4. What is the name of the low green bush that Cheryl pointed out as she and Greg began on the PCT in Chapter 9: “Staying Found”?
(a) Mountain Misery.
(b) Mountain Lily.
(c) Indian Paintbrush.
(d) Lupine.

5. What is the highest peak in the contiguous United States?
(a) Mt. Hood.
(b) Mt. McKinley.
(c) Mt. Shasta.
(d) Mt. Whitney.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how many miles per day was Cheryl able to cover in the first part of her trip in Chapter 5: “Tracks”?

2. What nickname did Frank give to Cheryl as they sat in his truck in Chapter 5: “Tracks”?

3. What kind of vehicle did Cheryl drive from Minnesota to Portland when she set out to hike the PCT?

4. How long before Cheryl set out to hike the PCT was her divorce settled?

5. What is the title of Part Three of the memoir?

(see the answer key)

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