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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: “A Bull in Both Directions”.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The California coast parallels the PCT more or less about how many miles away, according to the author in Chapter 6: “A Bull in Both Directions”?
(a) 600.
(b) 20.
(c) 50.
(d) 200.

3. What is the title of the book that Cheryl brought on her hike to tell her how to use her compass?
(a) Finding Your Way.
(b) Getting Lost.
(c) North and South.
(d) Staying Found.

4. Who was the founder of the Sierra Club?
(a) Philip Smith.
(b) John Muir.
(c) Andrew Jackson.
(d) Teddy Roosevelt.

5. How many times had Cheryl been backpacking previously when she set out to journey the PCT?
(a) Once.
(b) Ten times.
(c) Twice.
(d) Never.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Greg when Cheryl met him in Chapter 6: “A Bull in Both Directions”?

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

3. The father and son that gave Cheryl a ride from Mojave to the PCT were from a suburb of what city?

4. What is the name of the outdoor store in Minneapolis where Cheryl had purchased much of her hiking supplies in the months before her trip?

5. What is the name of Frank's wife in the narrative?

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