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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the dreary Georgia towns and the dreary people bring to mind?
(a) The movie, Deliverance
(b) A tough working class of people
(c) A series of last settlements as the area nears the point of logged out
(d) An ambitious people in process of improving their lot

2. What is the primary role of the Forest Service?
(a) Develop scenic views, rest stops, and camping areas
(b) Maintaining hiking trails
(c) Road building
(d) Negotiate with logging contractors

3. What is Bryson surprised to find at the first shelter?
(a) The shelter has fallen in and has no roof
(b) The shelter has burned from a careless campfire
(c) A crowd of hikers
(d) The shelter is teeming with bugs, spiders and crawlies

4. What is causing Bryson and Katz to hurry the descent of Blood Mountain?
(a) Katz is sick and getting sicker
(b) Thoughts of Walasi-Yi Inn, having sandwiches and ice cream
(c) They have seen 3 bears
(d) A substantial storm is almost upon them

5. What is Bryson's longstanding impression of the woods?
(a) Woods are nature's ordered masterpiece
(b) Woods are a great place to relax
(c) Woods are spooky
(d) Woods are nature's library

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the description of Georgia highlanders?

2. What is the daydream of every hiker as they walk the trail?

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

4. What are parts of the original Appalachian Trail plans that are never realized?

5. What is a diversion available at the campground?

(see the answer key)

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