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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 Bryson's goal before he meets up with Katz again?
(a) Joining a gym
(b) Hiking as much of New Hampshire as possible
(c) Hiking as much of Vermont as possible.
(d) Staying in shape

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

3. What is the total walking distance of the typical American in one week?
(a) 1.4 miles
(b) 5 miles
(c) 23 miles
(d) 7 miles

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who joins Bryson and Katz on the morning hike after the snowstorm?

3. What makes the trail easier for Bryson and Katz when they hike on after the snowstorm?

4. What mountain inspired Melville's Moby Dick.

5. What is Katz planning to do in Franklin?

(see the answer key)

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