What is wrong with the Appalachian Trail map that Bryson consults after it has started snowing?

The scale and level of detail of the map are not helpful.

How does Katz behave on the first day on the trail?

He loses his temper & throws away some of what he packed.

According to geologists, which of the following formations of the Earth happened first?

The Appalachian Mountains were formed.

Why do Bryson and Katz always buy noodles when they resupply?

Noodles are almost the only thing they know how to cook.

How do Bryson and Katz get to Hiawassee, the first town they visit while hiking the trail?

They hitchhike with a drunk couple.

Bryson explains a difficult walk involving a 6-lane road to get to which of destination?

A Kmart, to buy insect repellent

A trail hiker with a reputation for getting lost

What do Bryson and Katz realize when they see the AT map on the wall of a store in Gatlinburg?

That they will not be able to walk the whole trail

A grassy meadow on a mountaintop

Which of the following is an example of Bryson's absent-mindedness & distraction?

He can't recall how he got past a fallen tree on the path.

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"A Walk in the Woods": End of the Trail

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1
What is underground beneath the town of Centralia?
A slow-burning coal fire
America's largest oil reserve
A mass grave for over 200 slaves
An emerald mine
2
When Bryson hikes, about how much of the AT is on public roads instead of protected wilderness?
About 5%
Over 50%
About 20%
Less than 1%
3
In this chapter, Bill begins to buy his supplies from _________________.
Outback Adventures
Walmart
Dartmouth Co-OP
REI
4
What is the other shock Bryson has other than all the equipment needing something to go with?
How dirty and worn all the used equipment is
How expensive everything is
That the salesman doesn't know anything about the equipment
That everything is waterproof
5
What is wrong with the Appalachian Trail map that Bryson consults after it has started snowing?
The scale and level of detail of the map are not helpful.
It has gotten wet and fallen apart.
The landmarks are not properly labeled.
It shows the wrong section of the trail.
6
What animals are Bryson MOST worried about encountering on the trail?
Poisonous snakes and spiders
Wolves
Bobcats
Bears
7
How does Katz behave on the first day on the trail?
He pays another hiker to carry his pack.
He loses his temper & throws away some of what he packed.
He beats Bryson to the shelter by over an hour.
He won't stop taking pictures with his camera.
8
According to geologists, which of the following formations of the Earth happened first?
The Appalachian Mountains were formed.
The Himalayas were formed.
The continents moved to their current locations.
The last ice age arrived.
9
Who is Mary Ellen?
The waitress at a Dunkin' Donuts
A friendly park ranger
Bryson's wife
An irritating fellow hiker
10
What tree species, now extinct, made up 1 out of every 4 trees in the Appalachian Mountains?
The Douglas fir
The American chestnut
The white pine
Endothia parasitica
11
Harpers Ferry is famous for its role at the beginning of what conflict?
The American Civil War
The French and Indian War
The American Revolution
World War 2
12
Which of the following does Katz bring to eat on the trail?
Dried apricots
Snickers bars
Granola and raisins
Granny Smith apples
13
Why do Bryson and Katz always buy noodles when they resupply?
Noodles are popular w/ other hikers & can be traded.
Noodles are their favorite food.
Noodles are almost the only thing they know how to cook.
Noodles are all they can afford.
14
What does Katz do when he & Bryson hear noises & see eyes of an animal around their tents?
He throws a candy bar into the woods, away from the tents.
He abandons his tent and climbs the nearest tree
He sings "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the top of his lungs.
He goes to sleep.
15
How do Bryson and Katz get to Hiawassee, the first town they visit while hiking the trail?
They walk 7 miles along the road.
They call a taxi.
They hitchhike with a drunk couple.
They order a pizza & pay the delivery man to drive them.
16
Bryson explains a difficult walk involving a 6-lane road to get to which of destination?
A Kmart, to buy insect repellent
A Cracker Barrel, to meet up with Katz
A Dick's Sporting Goods, to buy new straps for his backpack
A Red Roof Inn, to contest room service charges
17
Who is Chicken John?
A poacher wanted for hunting bears in protected wilderness
The manager of a cheap hostel along the trail
A trail hiker with a reputation for getting lost
Famous bear known for taking hikers' packs while they sleep
18
What do Bryson and Katz realize when they see the AT map on the wall of a store in Gatlinburg?
That they will not be able to walk the whole trail
That they are over halfway to Maine
That part of the trail is closed for construction
That they are lost
19
What is a bald?
A baby bird that hasn't yet grown feathers
A hiker without a hat during a rain- or snowstorm
A grassy meadow on a mountaintop
A rare type of lizard
20
Which of the following is an example of Bryson's absent-mindedness & distraction?
He can't recall how he got past a fallen tree on the path.
He walks past a shelter where he was to meet up with Katz.
Bryson frequently loses the trail.
He doesn't notice a herd of deer on the trail ahead of him.

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