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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the physical condition of Bryson and Katz when they reach Clingman's Dome?
(a) Bloody and bruised
(b) Energetic
(c) Tired and drained
(d) Soaked and filthy

2. What do Bryson and Katz plan to do after eight days of hiking?
(a) Go to a bar
(b) Shower, watch TV, sleep, and do laundry
(c) Go to a movie
(d) Call home

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

4. What is the major drawback of AT trail maps?
(a) The are too many inaccuracies.
(b) Lack of detail makes the maps almost useless.
(c) The maps are not weatherproof, disintegrate easily.
(d) The maps are big and bulky.

5. Who is one of the most famous thru hikers of the Appalachian Trail?
(a) Crazy Bob
(b) John Connelly
(c) Emma Grandma Gatewood
(d) Chicken John

Short Answer Questions

1. Which beautiful Appalachian ranges are at the north and west of Pennsylvania?

2. What is the third state through which Bryson and Katz travel?

3. What creatures were living in Birch Spring Gap Shelter?

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

5. What is the name of the blind man who hikes the entire Appalachian Trail with his seeing eye dog?

(see the answer key)

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