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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 "Day Four: Out of Food and Water".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Considering Ralston's risky adventures, how does he see himself dying?
(a) Jumping a cliff on skis.
(b) On his death bed, due to natural causes.
(c) A slow death, such as his current predicament.
(d) Abruptly, such as in a fall.

2. Back in solitude, Ralston listens to what band on his CD player?
(a) Phish.
(b) Poison.
(c) Nirvana.
(d) Dave Matthews Band.

3. What causes Ralston to have an erratic heartbeat and sunken eyes?
(a) Old burritos.
(b) Infection from an open wound.
(c) Lack of sleep.
(d) Dehydration.

4. What does Ralston attempt to make to remove the chockstone?
(a) A hammer with his blade and a rock.
(b) A lever system.
(c) A makeshift pulley.
(d) A wedge.

5. During one of Ralston's attempt to amputate his arm, how does he react to the puncture?
(a) He compares it to a dissection from school days.
(b) He cannot feel the pain, so continues to try and cut the bones.
(c) He puts himself into shock.
(d) He panics and finishes off his water by pouring it over his wound.

Short Answer Questions

1. What character is used to indicate the location of the party Ralston mentions to the other hikers?

2. Considering Ralston's rations by day three, how much longer does he expect to survive?

3. What does Ralston see overhead the next morning as he chips away at the chockstone?

4. What does Ralston drop when he attempts to place it safely into his pack with the swollen hand?

5. What is the "sun salute"?

(see the answer key)

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