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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why is the footpath around Big Butt especially dangerous?
(a) The path is always slick with ice.
(b) The footpath is very narrow with a steep drop on each side.
(c) The path is always slick with wet moss.
(d) Overhanging branches can whiplash the face.

4. What is the oldest shelter on the Appalachian Trail?
(a) Happy Hill Cabin
(b) Bromley Hut
(c) Baker Peak Lodge
(d) Prospect Cabin

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What mountain inspired Melville's Moby Dick.

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

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

4. Who set up the American Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy in 1785?

5. Why is Katz determined to take a top bunk?

(see the answer key)

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