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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Katz stay in his room while staying in Waynesboro?
(a) He is catching up on sleep.
(b) A jealous husband is after him.
(c) He has a cold.
(d) He is watching the X-Files.

2. How many people are attacked by bears each year on the entire AT?
(a) 25
(b) 160
(c) 135
(d) 150

3. What is the name of the blind man who hikes the entire Appalachian Trail with his seeing eye dog?
(a) David Horton
(b) Bill Irwin
(c) Bill Thorton
(d) Woodrow Murphey

4. Why do Bryson and Katz hike to old iron works?
(a) It is a tourist attraction.
(b) It has a cafeteria.
(c) They are looking for a ride out of the wilderness.
(d) It has a shelter.

5. Where do Bryson and Katz stay after eight days of hiking?
(a) Gravel Creek
(b) Potomac Mountain
(c) Waynesboro
(d) Lafayette

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Bryson get back on the trail for day hikes?

2. How do people get to the top of Mt. Washington if they do not hike?

3. What is causing Bryson and Katz to hurry the descent of Blood Mountain?

4. What is the date Bryson and Katz begin their walk in the woods?

5. For what is Bryson yearning?

(see the answer key)

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