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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) Go to a bar
(b) Go to a movie
(c) Call home
(d) Shower, watch TV, sleep, and do laundry

2. What is the daydream of every hiker as they walk the trail?
(a) Something sweet and gooey to eat
(b) An endless supply of hot and cold drinks
(c) A new vehicle so I never have to walk about again
(d) A box spring and mattress

3. When were over half of all the offices and malls in America today built?
(a) Since the 1930's
(b) Since the 1950's
(c) Since the 1980's
(d) Since the 1970's

4. What is the last long stretch of hiking for Katz and Bryson before ending the first part of their trek?
(a) White Mountains
(b) The Appalachian Mountains
(c) Shenandoah National Park
(d) Hundred Mile Wilderness

5. What is the pack weight for the average Appalachian hiker?
(a) 35 pounds
(b) 45 pounds
(c) 50 pounds
(d) 40 pounds

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is an accurate description of Bryson and Katz's new friend?

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

4. Why does Bryson insist that they sleep in shelters from now on?

5. Who gives Bryson gear shopping etiquette instructions?

(see the answer key)

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