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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bryson say is his universe while he is on the Appalachian Trail?
(a) Waiting to rest for the night
(b) Thinking of home
(c) The forest
(d) Thinking about getting to the next town

2. What does the cabdriver suggest Bryson and Katz do to get to their destination?
(a) Catch the train
(b) Rent a car
(c) Go by bus
(d) Rent a motorscooter

3. What is a major drawback to accepting a ride in the Pontiac?
(a) The driver is extremely drunk.
(b) The car seems to be overheating.
(c) The music is painfully loud.
(d) The young couple shouts and argues.

4. What does railroad man, Henry Bagley, do in 1890?
(a) Builds a small town in the clear cut, with train service to Atlanta
(b) Builds labor housing in the woods, laborers ignite a huge forest fire
(c) Lays railroad track that disrupts the continuity of the trail
(d) Begins Georgia clear cutting that lasts about forty years

5. What is David Anderson doing when the bear attacks?
(a) Making too much noise in the woods
(b) Sleeping in his tent
(c) Eating a Snickers bar
(d) Cooking hamburgers

Short Answer Questions

1. In March and April, what percent of hikers drop out the first week?

2. What are Bryson and Katz's reaction to the commercialism of Knoxville?

3. What is the true creature of the Smokies?

4. What is the odd method Bryson uses to find a hiking partner?

5. When were over half of all the offices and malls in America today built?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the weather as Bryson and Katz cross the ledge of Big Butt Mountain and reach Bearpen Gap.

2. Summarize what Mary Ellen says about Bryson and Katz when she meets other hikers on the trail.

3. What are some of the issues Bryson worries about with regard to hiking on the AT?

4. Describe the two things Bryson is shocked about when he goes to buy equipment for the hike.

5. Describe the first look Bryson and Katz have of the Smoky Mountains.

6. Summarize the weather report the man at the airport check-in gives to Bryson and Katz as they prepare to leave for the Appalachian Trail.

7. What is the reaction of Katz and Bryson when they come out of the wilderness to the civilization of Knoxville?

8. Explain the type of hiking that Bryson and Katz will have to do through the Smoky Mountains.

9. Mary Ellen becomes a hiking companion to Bryson and Katz. Describe her experience as a hiker.

10. Describe the bunkhouse at Rainbow Springs Campground.

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