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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 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) White Mountains
(d) Shenandoah National Park

2. Who set up the American Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy in 1785?
(a) Jeremy Washington
(b) Alden Partridge
(c) Michael McKinley
(d) Gene Greylock

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

4. 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) Walking to Kmart is harder than hiking the Appalachian Trail.
(d) It is an easy walk along the highway.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Katz stay in his room while staying in Waynesboro?

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

(see the answer key)

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