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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 last long stretch of hiking for Katz and Bryson before ending the first part of their trek?
(a) White Mountains
(b) Hundred Mile Wilderness
(c) Shenandoah National Park
(d) The Appalachian Mountains

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

3. What was the name of the greatest hotel in the White Mountains?
(a) The Profile House
(b) The Crawford House
(c) Mount Washington Hotel
(d) Bretton Woods Hotel

4. What is the description of Georgia highlanders?
(a) Depraved, rude, uncivilized
(b) Downtrodden and joyful
(c) Constantly striving to gain acceptance
(d) Exceedingly poor but happy

5. What surprises Bryson about his equipment shopping trip?
(a) There is an extensive list of places to eat and sleep.
(b) There are very few options from which to choose.
(c) Most of the equipment is simple to understand.
(d) The amount and prices of the gear exceed his expectations.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the average hike time for the complete trail?

2. Which beautiful Appalachian ranges are at the north and west of Pennsylvania?

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

4. How do Bryson and Katz feel once they realize they will never walk to Maine?

5. What is located at the summit of Mt. Washington?

(see the answer key)

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