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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do most hikers begin the Appalachian Trail?
(a) From south to north
(b) From north to south
(c) In September
(d) In October

2. Who maps out the actual paths and begins construction?
(a) Charles Whitaker
(b) Myron Avery
(c) Martin A. Berry
(d) Washington Irving

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

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

5. What is the most compelling reason for Bryson to hike the trail?
(a) He wants to travel while he is still able.
(b) Parts of the trail have ties to his ancestors.
(c) The temperate zone forest is quickly vanishing.
(d) Funding is scarce and the trail may soon be discontinued.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which food is Katz complaining about because Bryson left it behind?

2. What is the title of the book Bill reads snuggled in bed weeks before the walk begins?

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

4. What item does Katz throw out of his pack to lighten the weight?

5. What is Bryson surprised to find at the first shelter?

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