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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bryson discover when he walks to Kmart in Waynesboro?
(a) It is a pleasant, sunny walk.
(b) It is a short, boring walk.
(c) It is an easy walk along the highway.
(d) Walking to Kmart is harder than hiking the Appalachian Trail.

2. What is the unexpected factor with the snowstorm?
(a) The fierce wind
(b) Rapid accumulation
(c) Sudden onset
(d) The total lack of wind

3. What is Bryson afraid is staring at him when he sees two glowing eyes in the darkness?
(a) A wolf
(b) A bear
(c) A cougar
(d) A skunk

4. Why does Katz stay in his room while staying in Waynesboro?
(a) He has a cold.
(b) He is watching the X-Files.
(c) He is catching up on sleep.
(d) A jealous husband is after him.

5. What is the last long stretch of hiking for Katz and Bryson before ending the first part of their trek?
(a) Hundred Mile Wilderness
(b) The Appalachian Mountains
(c) Shenandoah National Park
(d) White Mountains

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bryson's goal before he meets up with Katz again?

2. How does Bryson describe the town of Hanover where he lives?

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

4. What is Katz planning to do in Franklin?

5. Why is the footpath around Big Butt especially dangerous?

(see the answer key)

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