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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16: “Mazama”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mountains does Chery describe to the west of Mojave in Chapter 2: "Splitting"?
(a) The Cameron Mountains.
(b) The Elk River Mountains.
(c) The Tehachapi Mountains.
(d) The Belcher Mountains.

2. What nickname did Cheryl give to her hiking backpack?
(a) Shelly.
(b) Griffin.
(c) Monster.
(d) Slave.

3. What was the name of Cheryl's mother's horse?
(a) Lady.
(b) Jewel.
(c) Heart.
(d) Black Beauty.

4. What was the nearest "reliable" source of water to Hat Creek Rim in Chapter 12: “This Far”?
(a) Hat Creek.
(b) Rock Spring Creek.
(c) Iron Gate Reservoir.
(d) Badger Creek.

5. What is the name of the low green bush that Cheryl pointed out as she and Greg began on the PCT in Chapter 9: “Staying Found”?
(a) Mountain Lily.
(b) Lupine.
(c) Indian Paintbrush.
(d) Mountain Misery.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What vehicle did Cheryl encounter on the jeep trail as she was making her way toward Quincy in Chapter 9: “Staying Found”?

3. What did the skiers respond when Cheryl shouted to them from the PCT in Chapter 9: “Staying Found,” "WHERE ARE WE?"

4. Who is attributed to the following quote that opens Part Three? "We are now in the mountains and they are in us..."

5. Where was the Rainbow Gathering supposed to be, according to Rex in Chapter 14: “Wild”?

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