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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Katz tell Bryson he has to protect them from bears?
(a) A Bowie knife
(b) Pepper spray
(c) A toenail clipper
(d) A BB gun

3. Why does Bryson insist that they sleep in shelters from now on?
(a) Bryson's tent has a tear.
(b) Bryson's sleeping bag is not warm enough.
(c) Bryson is afraid of bears.
(d) Bryson is tired of the tent.

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

5. While Bryson climbs the first mountain, what is Katz doing well behind him?
(a) Pitching camp in midday for the upcoming night
(b) Sitting while reading maps
(c) Making coffee and eating sugary snacks
(d) Throwing items out of his heavy pack in a fit of temper

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Katz do because of loneliness and despair?

2. Where does Bryson reside in the beginning of the book?

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

4. How do Katz and Bryson get to Knoxville?

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

(see the answer key)

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