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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: “Hunching in a Remotely Upright Position”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What establishment did Cheryl spend the night at in Mojave in Chapter 2: “Splitting”?
(a) Grace's Lodge.
(b) White's Motel.
(c) Rogers' Motel.
(d) White Pine Inn.

2. What kind of vehicle did Cheryl drive from Minnesota to Portland when she set out to hike the PCT?
(a) A 1998 Ford Explorer.
(b) A 1991 Honda Accord.
(c) A 1974 Volkswagen Beetle.
(d) A 1979 Chevy Luv pickup truck.

3. What is the name of Cheryl's step-father?
(a) Jerry.
(b) Joe.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Paul.

4. What important item had Cheryl just lost over the edge of the mountain in the memoir's Prologue?
(a) Her backpack.
(b) Her boot.
(c) Her hat.
(d) Her hiking pole.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is depicted on Cheryl's only tattoo?

2. What is the name of Cheryl's ex-husband?

3. What is the title of the book that Cheryl brought on her hike to tell her how to use her compass?

4. What led to the death of Cheryl's mother?

5. What state was Cheryl in as she stood atop the mountain in the Prologue?

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