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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which group is responsible for the maintenance of the trail?
(a) National Park Service
(b) U. S. Department of the Interior
(c) Solely volunteer groups
(d) U. S. Department of Environmental Affairs

2. Where does Bryson reside in the beginning of the book?
(a) Maine
(b) Georgia
(c) Pennsylvania
(d) New Hampshire

3. What surprises Bryson about his equipment shopping trip?
(a) Most of the equipment is simple to understand.
(b) The amount and prices of the gear exceed his expectations.
(c) There are very few options from which to choose.
(d) There is an extensive list of places to eat and sleep.

4. What is Benton MacKaye's job?
(a) Coordinating WPA projects in New York state.
(b) Coordinating WPA projects in the state of Georgia.
(c) Collaborating with labor unions on U. S. Labor Department projects.
(d) Coming up with ideas to improve efficiency and morale in the U. S. Labor Department

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 gives a wide-eyed stare when told of Bill and Katz' destination.
(c) He is wearing a short-sleeved shirt in the winter time.
(d) He talks non-stop about European vacation spots.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What occupies Bryson's thoughts as he awaits springtime?

3. Which is another of Bryson's fears?

4. What does Bryson conclude is the best advice in dealing with a bear in your midst?

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

(see the answer key)

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