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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15: “Box of Rain”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Cheryl overcome the situation when the bull charged her in Chapter 5: “Tracks”?
(a) She sprayed it with bear spray.
(b) She shot it.
(c) She blew a whistle.
(d) She climbed a tree.

2. Where did Christine take Cheryl to the ranger station in Chapter 10: “Range of Light”?
(a) Lone Pine, California.
(b) Tacoma, Washington.
(c) Quincy, California.
(d) Ashland, Oregon.

3. How old was Carlos when Cheryl met him in Chapter 5: “Tracks”?
(a) 26.
(b) 55.
(c) 42.
(d) 18.

4. When was Cheryl Strayed born?
(a) September 17, 1968.
(b) July 7, 1973.
(c) March 12, 1969.
(d) August 14, 1967.

5. Who did Cheryl encounter on the trail that was heading back to Seiad Valley to take a bus to Ashland in Chapter 15: “Box of Rain”?
(a) Gretchen.
(b) Karen.
(c) Stacy.
(d) Aimee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname did Frank give to Cheryl as they sat in his truck in Chapter 5: “Tracks”?

2. Who is the author of Waiting for the Barbarians?

3. Where did Christine tell Cheryl she and her husband live in Chapter 10: “Range of Light”?

4. What beverage did Cheryl describe obsessing about during her hike in Chapter 10: “Range of Light”?

5. On what date was the Pacific Crest Trail officially designated by an act of Congress?

(see the answer key)

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