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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 railroad man, Henry Bagley, do in 1890?
(a) Builds a small town in the clear cut, with train service to Atlanta
(b) Lays railroad track that disrupts the continuity of the trail
(c) Builds labor housing in the woods, laborers ignite a huge forest fire
(d) Begins Georgia clear cutting that lasts about forty years

2. What are the attractions in Gatlinburg?
(a) Historical sights
(b) Motels, gift shops, restaurants, and a main street
(c) A large zoo and amusement park
(d) Theatre districts

3. Who maps out the actual paths and begins construction?
(a) Martin A. Berry
(b) Charles Whitaker
(c) Myron Avery
(d) Washington Irving

4. What is the idea of Trail Magic that all AT hikers believe?
(a) A hiking party of five is a bad luck omen.
(b) Never stay more than two days in the same spot.
(c) Camp should be set by 6 p.m.
(d) When things look hopeless and will never change, along comes a positive change.

5. What is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail?
(a) The Blue Ridge Mountains
(b) Pike's Peak
(c) Crescent Ridge
(d) Clingman's Dome

Short Answer Questions

1. Who joins Bryson and Katz in one of the Shenandoah shelters?

2. What is unusual about the town of Centralia?

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

4. What is the strange move Katz makes when he realizes they have chosen too much food?

5. Which is another of Bryson's fears?

(see the answer key)

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