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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes the trail easier for Bryson and Katz when they hike on after the snowstorm?
(a) Bryson and Katz put spikes on their shoes.
(b) The snow melts quickly.
(c) Someone went through with a snowmobile, making a path.
(d) A hiker before them patted down the snow.

2. What is a diversion available at the campground?
(a) Looking at hanging wall pictures of previous hikers
(b) Playing board games endlessly
(c) Listening to country music for endless hours
(d) Hanging out at the stove in the office

3. What is the amusement in the bunkhouse for about 30 minutes?
(a) Watching the firewood explode in the stove
(b) Watching a camping crew try to fix the bunkhouse door
(c) Watching the stove slide on the slick floor
(d) Watching Katz trying to get in the third level bunk

4. What is college student, Zack, doing about the snowbound situation?
(a) Renting a van and taking 15 hikers to the town of Franklin.
(b) Assembling a posse to hike to Franklin for help.
(c) Attempting to radio his father for evacuation.
(d) Constructing a temporary hut to expand sleeping area.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the total walking distance of the typical American in one week?

2. What is Chicken John's claim to fame?

3. What is the only accommodation available at the campground?

4. What is Bryson afraid is staring at him when he sees two glowing eyes in the darkness?

5. What is the last long stretch of hiking for Katz and Bryson before ending the first part of their trek?

(see the answer key)

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