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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 was the name of Lisa's boyfriend who came with her to see Cheryl at Olallie in Chapter 18: “Queen of the PCT”?

2. What was Lou's son's name?

3. Who was Stacy's friend that Cheryl met at the hostel in Ashland in Chapter 15: “Box of Rain”?

4. How old would Cheryl's mother have been on her birthday in Chapter 16: “Mazama”?

5. What book did Cheryl receive in her box and begin reading in Chapter 17: “Into a Primal Gear”?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Cheryl attempts to camp before setting out on the PCT in Chapter 10: “Range of Light”?

2. Where does Cheryl pick up her resupply box in Chapter 10: “Range of Light”? Who does she encounter in this town?

3. What observations does Cheryl make of her body in the beginning of Chapter 12: “This Far”?

4. What does Cheryl consider about her trail nickname in Chapter 14: “Wild”?

5. What does Cheryl do after she has hitchhiked to Old Station in Chapter 11: “The Lou Out of Lou”?

6. Who gives Cheryl the nickname "Queen of the PCT"? Why?

7. What does Cheryl encounter when she arrives at Olallie Lake in Chapter 18: “Queen of the PCT”?

8. Describe Cheryl's mindset in the beginning of Chapter 17: “Into a Primal Gear.” How has Cheryl changed mentally and physically at this point in the journey?

9. What happens during Cheryl's day on the beach in Chapter 15: “Box of Rain”?

10. What does Cheryl learn during her overnight stay at camp in Chapter 13: “The Accumulation of Trees”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What books did Cheryl choose to bring with her for her journey? How does she describe the importance of each of these books? What did Cheryl do to the books as she completed them? Why? How did Cheryl obtain more books and what were they?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Cheryl’s encounters with Greg, Albert, and Matt in the narrative. Although Cheryl had previously encountered people, these were the first of the PCT hikers she had met on her journey. How did Cheryl relate to these people? How did her interactions with them help her to build confidence?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Cheryl’s relationship with Joe as described in the narrative. In what ways did Joe differ from Cheryl’s husband Paul? Where did Cheryl meet Joe? How did their relationship develop? How did Cheryl’s relationship with Joe influence her decision to hike the PCT?

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