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.

A trail hiker with a reputation for getting lost

A grassy meadow on a mountaintop

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

A Kmart, to buy insect repellent

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

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

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

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

The Appalachian Mountains were formed.

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.

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

They hitchhike with a drunk couple.

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

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

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

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

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