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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Gatlinburg located?
(a) Near Shenandoah Valley
(b) Just outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
(c) Close to Waynesboro
(d) Just outside Knoxville

2. What do Bryson and Katz talk about as they dine in the Georgia Mountain Restaurant in Hiawassee?
(a) The great food in the finest restaurants in Boston and New York
(b) The pros and cons of renting a mule
(c) The life and times of a cockroach
(d) The abandonment of their uninvited hiking partner

3. What is one of Bryson's fears about the hike?
(a) Security of the homestead
(b) All the wildlife roaming about in the woods
(c) Adequate funds to complete the hike is doubtful
(d) Time off from employment is frowned upon

4. What is the name of the mountain Bryson is hiking when it begins to rain?
(a) Mt. Lafayette
(b) Mt. Washington
(c) Mt. Killingly
(d) Mt. McKinley

5. What is the total walking distance of the typical American in one week?
(a) 23 miles
(b) 5 miles
(c) 7 miles
(d) 1.4 miles

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Benton MacKaye's job?

2. What is Bryson's goal before he meets up with Katz again?

3. What is the most compelling reason for Bryson to hike the trail?

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

5. What is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail?

(see the answer key)

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