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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 consider perfect about hiking in Vermont?
(a) Vermont reminds him of England.
(b) Vermont has rolling fields and pleasant streams.
(c) He can commute with his car and be home at night to sleep in his own bed.
(d) Vermont has level, easy hiking trails.

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

3. What mountain inspired Melville's Moby Dick.
(a) Mount Lafayette
(b) Mount Washington
(c) Mount Greylock
(d) Mount McKinley

4. Who joins Bryson and Katz on the morning hike after the snowstorm?
(a) 8 college students
(b) Darren and Donna
(c) Zeke and Festus
(d) Jim and Heath from Chattanooga

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is a diversion available at the campground?

4. What is the major drawback of AT trail maps?

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

(see the answer key)

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