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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the most compelling reason for Bryson to hike the trail?
(a) Funding is scarce and the trail may soon be discontinued.
(b) The temperate zone forest is quickly vanishing.
(c) He wants to travel while he is still able.
(d) Parts of the trail have ties to his ancestors.

2. What is Bryson surprised to find at the first shelter?
(a) A crowd of hikers
(b) The shelter is teeming with bugs, spiders and crawlies
(c) The shelter has fallen in and has no roof
(d) The shelter has burned from a careless campfire

3. What is one of Bryson's fears about the hike?
(a) Security of the homestead
(b) All the wildlife roaming about in the woods
(c) Time off from employment is frowned upon
(d) Adequate funds to complete the hike is doubtful

4. Where does Bryson suggest he and Katz go to begin hiking again?
(a) Vermont
(b) Maryland
(c) Pennsylvania
(d) Virginia

5. What is the usual pattern of hours Bryson and Katz hike?
(a) 7:30 AM to 4 PM
(b) 9:00 AM to 3 PM
(c) 10:00 AM to 3 PM
(d) 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is the record for the longest section hike along the Appalachian Trail?

5. What is David Anderson doing when the bear attacks?

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