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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bryson say is his universe while he is on the Appalachian Trail?
(a) Thinking of home
(b) Waiting to rest for the night
(c) The forest
(d) Thinking about getting to the next town

2. What did the future hold for Earl Schaffer?
(a) He became a recluse in the backwoods of Pennsylvania.
(b) He became a tour guide for the Appalachian Trail.
(c) He moved to California.
(d) He got a job in Boston.

3. In what year is the Appalachian Trail formally completed?
(a) 1963
(b) 1925
(c) 1937
(d) 1952

4. Where does Bryson set up the tent for practice?
(a) In his driveway
(b) In his neighbor's yard
(c) On his patio
(d) In his basement

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which beautiful Appalachian ranges are at the north and west of Pennsylvania?

2. What is Bryson afraid is staring at him when he sees two glowing eyes in the darkness?

3. Of what material are the shelters in the Rockies constructed?

4. What is a diversion available at the campground?

5. What is unusual about the town of Centralia?

(see the answer key)

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