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

2. Cheryl's guidebook indicated that the nearest "reliable" source of water to the Hat Creek Rim was how many miles away in Chapter 12: “This Far”?

3. About how many years ago did Mount Mazama erupt?

4. When did Warren Rogers die?

5. Who was Cheryl's mother's favorite author?

Short Essay Questions

1. What realization does Cheryl reach regarding her father in Chapter 14: “Wild”?

2. How is the weather described in the beginning of Chapter 18: “Queen of the PCT”? How is Cheryl's mindset as she approaches the end of her journey?

3. What dream keeps recurring for Cheryl in Chapter 14: “Wild”? What does she make of the dream?

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

5. What is the significance of the title of Chapter 11: “The Lou Out of Lou”? Who is Lou?

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

7. What historical and geological information about Crater Lake is related in Chapter 16: “Mazama”?

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

9. Where does Cheryl travel on the PCT in Chapter 13: “The Accumulation of Trees”? What destination does she reach?

10. What is Cheryl's mindset like as she continues along her journey in Chapter 13: “The Accumulation of Trees”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Cheryl’s references in Wild to American naturalist and author John Muir and the establishment of the Sierra Club. When was the Sierra Club founded? What was its mission? How does Cheryl describe her feelings about John Muir and his causes?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the setting of Kennedy Meadows in California and discuss the origin and history of “trail angels” along the PCT. What are trail angels? What do they do to assist hikers? How many miles had Cheryl hiked when she reached Kennedy Meadows? What is the terrain like in this area?

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