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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 "How to Become a Retired Engineer in Just Five Short Years".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ralston do to try and keep himself warm?
(a) Ralston rubs his legs and arms with his hand.
(b) Ralston puts on his Camelbak.
(c) Ralston tucks his limbs into his clothing.
(d) Ralston places the Camelbak above him as a windshield.

2. What character is used to indicate the location of the party Ralston mentions to the other hikers?
(a) Scooby Doo.
(b) Fred Flintstone.
(c) Papa Smurf.
(d) Scrappy.

3. What does Ralston drop when he attempts to place it safely into his pack with the swollen hand?
(a) The key ring for his bike lock.
(b) The headlight.
(c) A raven's feather.
(d) A carabiner.

4. As a raft guide, Ralston takes his friends on a night trip to what canyon?
(a) Charlie's Canyon.
(b) Brown's Canyon.
(c) Mary Jane Rapids.
(d) Colorado River.

5. What part of Ralston's arm is crushed between the boulder and the canyon wall?
(a) Just above the elbow.
(b) The top of the palm.
(c) At the shoulder.
(d) Near the wrist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ralston's fascination with canyons stems from what time in his life?

2. What disease does Betty contract as a child?

3. Who is the region in which Ralston is trapped named after?

4. Where is Ralston's first backpacking trip?

5. Mark teaches Aron what skills for future climbing adventures?

(see the answer key)

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