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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do most hikers begin the Appalachian Trail?
(a) In October
(b) In September
(c) From south to north
(d) From north to south

2. Where is MacKaye's trail idea first published?
(a) In a guide for summer hiking
(b) In his hometown newspaper in Cambridge MA
(c) In the New York Times
(d) In an architectural journal

3. What is the name of the amusement park Dolly Parton built in Gatlinburg?
(a) Dollyville
(b) Partonwood
(c) Dollywood
(d) Partonville

4. Which true story by author, Herrero, describes the injuries a grizzly can deliver quickly?
(a) A woman tourist was attacked and her 3 month old baby was eaten whole by a bear.
(b) A woman hiker got her leg bitten clean off and survived.
(c) A hunter got his face ripped off by a supposedly dead bear and survived.
(d) A bear tore all the skin from the back and the butt of a hiker squatting for a rest stop.

5. What is the primary role of the Forest Service?
(a) Negotiate with logging contractors
(b) Develop scenic views, rest stops, and camping areas
(c) Maintaining hiking trails
(d) Road building

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the historical significance of Harper's Ferry?

3. What kills the Chestnut trees along the Appalachian Trail?

4. What does Bryson consider a miracle about the Appalachian Trail?

5. What does Katz tell Bryson he has to protect them from bears?

(see the answer key)

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