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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is MacKaye's trail idea first published?
(a) In his hometown newspaper in Cambridge MA
(b) In the New York Times
(c) In an architectural journal
(d) In a guide for summer hiking

2. The north point of the Appalachian Trail begins in which state?
(a) Georgia
(b) Maine
(c) Virginia
(d) Pennsylvania

3. What is the strange move Katz makes when he realizes they have chosen too much food?
(a) He removes all items from the cart except the freeze dried.
(b) He removes all the crackers, cookies and candy.
(c) He abandons the full cart in the aisle, gets an empty cart and starts over.
(d) He removes most of the items then reloads with many canned beans.

4. What item does Katz throw out of his pack to lighten the weight?
(a) A huge salami
(b) Canned fruit
(c) Cans of stew
(d) Coffee filters

5. Why is Katz walking most places at the time he calls Bill?
(a) He is on a rigorous fitness program.
(b) He is on a fad diet and exercise routine.
(c) His car has been repossessed.
(d) He is recovering from a heart attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the average hike time for the complete trail?

2. What is the odd method Bryson uses to find a hiking partner?

3. What is one of Bryson's fears about the hike?

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

5. While Bryson climbs the first mountain, what is Katz doing well behind him?

(see the answer key)

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