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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. What has devastated a mountain of foliage in Palmerton?

2. What does Bryson discover when it starts raining in the mountains of New England?

3. What is Bryson's goal before he meets up with Katz again?

4. How many miles of the Appalachian Trail run through Pennsylvania?

5. Why does Bryson insist that they sleep in shelters from now on?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Chicken John's claim to fame.

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

6. Describe how Bryson returns to the hotel room in Waynesboro after he walks to Kmart.

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

8. Summarize what Katz does to pass the time while Bryson is at Kmart.

9. Summarize why Bryson is so angry about Katz drinking again.

10. Describe Kitattiny Mountain and how it was formed.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

1) Summarize how Bryson uses local color and imagery to describe the wilderness and the towns he and Katz visit.

2) Cite descriptive examples of trees, wildlife, waterways, towns, shelters, and motels.

3) Does the imagery Bryson uses depict a clear and accurate picture of the wilderness and towns along the Appalachian Trail? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

1) Analyze the character of Mary Ellen.

2) How is she depicted by the author?

3) How is she revealed through her own words and actions?

4) In what way is she revealed through other character's comments?

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