Multiple Choice Assessment - Comprehension Questions

What trail did Gregg Treinish hike in 2004?

• The Pacific Crest Trail

• The Appalachian Trail

• The Andes Trail

• The Grand Canyon Trail

How long is the Appalachian Trail?

• About 1,000 miles

• About 2,180 miles

• About 3,000 miles

• About 7,800 miles

Which states are considered the easiest to hike on the Appalachian Trail?

• Maine and New Hampshire

• Georgia and North Carolina

• Maryland and West Virginia

• Vermont and Massachusetts

What difficulty did Treinish face while hiking?

• Lack of food and water

• Getting lost frequently

• Slipping and cutting his legs on sharp rock

• Encountering dangerous wildlife

How did Treinish react to his frustration while hiking?

• He sat down and rested

• He threw a rock at a tree

• He turned back and quit

• He asked for help from another hiker

What did Treinish feel like when he was frustrated?

• The strongest person on Earth

• The lowest person on Earth

• The luckiest hiker

• The happiest adventurer

In 2006, where did Treinish and his friend Deia Schlosberg hike?

What mountain range did they cross during their hike?

• The Alps

• The Andes Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

How long was their hike from Ecuador to Tierra del Fuego?

• 1,000 miles

• 3,508 km

• 7,800 miles

• 10,000 km

What did Treinish and his friend say about Tierra del Fuego?

• It was the hardest place they had visited

• It was one of the most spectacular places on Earth

• It was too dangerous to hike

• It was not worth the effort