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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Katz buy in Franklin that irritates Bryson?
(a) A box of Snickers
(b) A beer
(c) Cream Soda
(d) A TV Guide

2. What has devastated a mountain of foliage in Palmerton?
(a) Grubs
(b) Gypsy moth caterpillars
(c) Fire ants
(d) A zinc factory

3. What dangers do hikers have to watch for in Pennsylvania?
(a) Grizzly bears
(b) Rattlesnakes and unreliable water sources
(c) Wild boar
(d) Cougars

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

5. What is it about the airline person that prompts Bryson to question the man's intelligence?
(a) He talks about scary natural disasters such as earthquakes, tidal waves, forest fires.
(b) He is wearing a short-sleeved shirt in the winter time.
(c) He gives a wide-eyed stare when told of Bill and Katz' destination.
(d) He talks non-stop about European vacation spots.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Bryson get back on the trail for day hikes?

2. How does Bryson feel about not hiking the entire Appalachian Trail?

3. Who joins Bryson and Katz in Gravel Springs Hut?

4. What does the far shore of Fontana Lake border?

5. What is Bryson afraid is staring at him when he sees two glowing eyes in the darkness?

(see the answer key)

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