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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Bryson and Katz plan to do after eight days of hiking?
(a) Call home
(b) Go to a movie
(c) Go to a bar
(d) Shower, watch TV, sleep, and do laundry

2. What is Bryson afraid is staring at him when he sees two glowing eyes in the darkness?
(a) A bear
(b) A skunk
(c) A cougar
(d) A wolf

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

4. What is the weather like in Virginia?
(a) Windy and cold
(b) Spring is in full swing.
(c) Rainy and cold
(d) Wintery

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What item does Katz throw out of his pack to lighten the weight?

2. Which mountains are older than the oceans and continents?

3. What is one of Bryson's fears about the hike?

4. What does Bryson consider perfect about hiking in Vermont?

5. How many Union troops does Stonewall Jackson capture at Harper's Ferry?

(see the answer key)

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