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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What stands at Fontana Lake's western end?
(a) Huge spruce trees
(b) An electric dam
(c) A cabin
(d) A large shelter

2. What is the story Katz tells as they recline on Indian Grove Gap?
(a) A blind juggler used his two eyeballs that had been surgically removed.
(b) A man snorted too much, one day popped an eyeball and the dog ate it.
(c) Grandma Katz was attacked by an impatient buzzard that ate her eyeball.
(d) A turkey plucked out Grandpa Katz' eyeball and ate it.

3. How do Bryson and Katz feel once they realize they will never walk to Maine?
(a) Depressed
(b) Angry
(c) Embarrassed
(d) Liberated

4. What is college student, Zack, doing about the snowbound situation?
(a) Constructing a temporary hut to expand sleeping area.
(b) Assembling a posse to hike to Franklin for help.
(c) Renting a van and taking 15 hikers to the town of Franklin.
(d) Attempting to radio his father for evacuation.

5. What was the famous event that took place in Dayton in 1925?
(a) Flash flood
(b) Gangland shooting
(c) Scopes trial
(d) Dayton tornado

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the date Bryson and Katz begin their walk in the woods?

2. What is the food Bryson has about which Katz gets excited?

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

4. What is the true creature of the Smokies?

5. What is the daydream of every hiker as they walk the trail?

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