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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 it about the airline person that prompts Bryson to question the man's intelligence?
(a) He gives a wide-eyed stare when told of Bill and Katz' destination.
(b) He talks about scary natural disasters such as earthquakes, tidal waves, forest fires.
(c) He is wearing a short-sleeved shirt in the winter time.
(d) He talks non-stop about European vacation spots.

2. Who is one of the most famous thru hikers of the Appalachian Trail?
(a) John Connelly
(b) Emma Grandma Gatewood
(c) Crazy Bob
(d) Chicken John

3. Who sees hiking as a dirty, pointless endeavor?
(a) Bryson's wife
(b) Katz
(c) Bryson
(d) Mary Ellen

4. What is the odd method Bryson uses to find a hiking partner?
(a) Includes an invitation note with the Christmas cards
(b) Places an ad in the local newspaper
(c) Posts a bulletin board notice at the outdoor gear store
(d) Asks the neighbors to spread the word, then those people spread the word, etc.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is causing Bryson and Katz to hurry the descent of Blood Mountain?

2. How are Bryson and Katz covering the last 11 miles to Hiawassee?

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

4. How do Katz and Bryson get to Knoxville?

5. Where is Gatlinburg located?

(see the answer key)

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