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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is a diversion available at the campground?
(a) Hanging out at the stove in the office
(b) Looking at hanging wall pictures of previous hikers
(c) Listening to country music for endless hours
(d) Playing board games endlessly

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

5. What is the mountain that is a wall of rock 1,300 feet high above the Delaware River?
(a) Kitattiny Mountain
(b) Washington Peak
(c) Potomac Mountain
(d) Potomac Peak

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is one of the most famous thru hikers of the Appalachian Trail?

2. What does Bryson believe beauty has become for most Americans?

3. Why is Katz walking most places at the time he calls Bill?

4. Who joins Bryson and Katz on the morning hike after the snowstorm?

5. While Bryson climbs the first mountain, what is Katz doing well behind him?

(see the answer key)

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