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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far had Bryson and Katz hiked when they parted ways?

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

3. What was the name of the greatest hotel in the White Mountains?

4. Why do Bryson and Katz hike to old iron works?

5. What does Katz tell Bryson he has to protect them from bears?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Bryson's thoughts on areas through which he thinks the Appalachian Trail should pass.

2. Describe what is killing the hemlock trees along the AT in the Blue Ridge Mountains and how is it being treated.

3. Summarize the weather conditions in which most people fall victim to hypothermia.

4. What is the decision that Bryson and Katz make after Katz gets lost in the woods.

5. Summarize the plans Bryson and Katz make now that they have completed the first stage of their hiking journey.

6. Summarize the behavior of the hikers that Bryson and Katz meet in Gravel Springs Hut.

7. Describe what Bryson finds strange about the town of Centralia.

8. How do Bryson and Katz adapt to hiking through Maine's wilderness?

9. Explain why Katz starts drinking again.

10. Describe the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1) Describe the differences between Bryson's hike with Katz along the Appalachian Trail and the day hikes he takes through Pennsylvania.

2) Why is Bryson frustrated with his hiking experience in Pennsylvania?

Essay Topic 2

1) Compare and contrast the characters of Bill Bryson and Stephen Katz.

2) Summarize the impact each character has on the other.

3) Which character is the stronger character of the two both physically and emotionally? Defend the answer with examples.

Essay Topic 3

1) Describe the damage to the environment that Bryson and Katz witness as they hike the Appalachian Trail.

2) Include the day hikes Bryson takes in Pennsylvania in the evaluation of environmental issues.

3) Analyze the men's reaction to what they see. Discuss.

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