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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) U. S. Department of Environmental Affairs
(b) Solely volunteer groups
(c) National Park Service
(d) U. S. Department of the Interior

2. What are parts of the original Appalachian Trail plans that are never realized?
(a) Memorial markers for great leaders and for ordinary people
(b) Bus roads for touring
(c) Hostels, inns and woodland villages
(d) Small clinics for treating minor injuries and bites

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

4. 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) Loudly sing a song because a bear will listen to unfamiliar sounds and will then depart.
(c) Never run and attempt to hide because the bear will always pursue.
(d) No one really knows; opinions vary and contradict each other.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is 12-year-old David Anderson mauled and killed by a black bear?

2. Which true story by author, Herrero, describes the injuries a grizzly can deliver quickly?

3. Where do most hikers begin the Appalachian Trail?

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

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

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