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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What occupies Bryson's thoughts as he awaits springtime?
(a) Bear attacks
(b) His teaching post at the university
(c) His shaky finances
(d) His troubled son

2. In March and April, what percent of hikers drop out the first week?
(a) 5
(b) 14
(c) 10
(d) 20

3. What does Bryson conclude is the best advice in dealing with a bear in your midst?
(a) Always run and attempt to hide and the bear will lose interest.
(b) No one really knows; opinions vary and contradict each other.
(c) Loudly sing a song because a bear will listen to unfamiliar sounds and will then depart.
(d) Never run and attempt to hide because the bear will always pursue.

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

5. What is David Anderson doing when the bear attacks?
(a) Cooking hamburgers
(b) Eating a Snickers bar
(c) Making too much noise in the woods
(d) Sleeping in his tent

Short Answer Questions

1. The north point of the Appalachian Trail begins in which state?

2. Where does Bryson reside in the beginning of the book?

3. Which group is responsible for the maintenance of the trail?

4. In what year is the Appalachian Trail formally completed?

5. Which is another of Bryson's fears?

(see the answer key)

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