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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the pack weight for the average Appalachian hiker?
(a) 50 pounds
(b) 35 pounds
(c) 40 pounds
(d) 45 pounds

3. While Bryson climbs the first mountain, what is Katz doing well behind him?
(a) Making coffee and eating sugary snacks
(b) Pitching camp in midday for the upcoming night
(c) Throwing items out of his heavy pack in a fit of temper
(d) Sitting while reading maps

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is MacKaye's trail idea first published?

2. What is it about the airline person that prompts Bryson to question the man's intelligence?

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

4. How many people are attacked by bears each year on the entire AT?

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

(see the answer key)

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