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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who joins Bryson and Katz in Gravel Springs Hut?
(a) Chicken John
(b) John Connelly
(c) Loud, obnoxious hikers
(d) A father and son

2. What is the amusement in the bunkhouse for about 30 minutes?
(a) Watching the stove slide on the slick floor
(b) Watching the firewood explode in the stove
(c) Watching Katz trying to get in the third level bunk
(d) Watching a camping crew try to fix the bunkhouse door

3. What does Bryson discover when it starts raining in the mountains of New England?
(a) He forgot his rain hat.
(b) He forgot his rain jacket.
(c) He forgot his waterproof backpack.
(d) He forgot his boots.

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

5. Where does Bryson suggest he and Katz go to begin hiking again?
(a) Virginia
(b) Maryland
(c) Pennsylvania
(d) Vermont

Short Answer Questions

1. Who maintains the stone lodges which are located in the White Mountains?

2. Which group is responsible for the maintenance of the trail?

3. Where does Bryson set up the tent for practice?

4. What is Bryson surprised to find at the first shelter?

5. What dangers do hikers have to watch for in Pennsylvania?

(see the answer key)

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