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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is causing Bryson and Katz to hurry the descent of Blood Mountain?
(a) They have seen 3 bears
(b) Katz is sick and getting sicker
(c) Thoughts of Walasi-Yi Inn, having sandwiches and ice cream
(d) A substantial storm is almost upon them

3. What does Bryson notice while walking the trail in Georgia?
(a) Infrequent swarms of biting flies
(b) Surrounding woods bring on almost a trance like state
(c) Hours of quiet solitude
(d) Paper and plastic bottle litter

4. What is Katz planning to do in Franklin?
(a) Find a woman
(b) Go shopping
(c) Idle in town for several days
(d) Go to the movies

5. Where is 12-year-old David Anderson mauled and killed by a black bear?
(a) Northern Maine
(b) Quebec
(c) New York
(d) New Hampshire

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a diversion available at the campground?

2. What was the famous event that took place in Dayton in 1925?

3. Where does Bryson reside in the beginning of the book?

4. How does Bryson feel about not hiking the entire Appalachian Trail?

5. What is Bryson's joking impression of God's plan for him?

(see the answer key)

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