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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Bryson reside in the beginning of the book?
(a) Georgia
(b) New Hampshire
(c) Pennsylvania
(d) Maine

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

3. What kills the Chestnut trees along the Appalachian Trail?
(a) Root rot
(b) Poisonous aphids
(c) Grubs
(d) A deadly Asian fungus

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the condition of Bryson's motel room in Hiawassee?

2. Who joins Bryson and Katz on the morning hike after the snowstorm?

3. Why does Katz stay in his room while staying in Waynesboro?

4. How many hotels were scattered in the White Mountains by the 1890's?

5. The north point of the Appalachian Trail begins in which state?

(see the answer key)

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