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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. Near the beginning of Ralston's hike, he meets which other hikers?
(a) Molly and Taylor.
(b) Grace and Sammy.
(c) Megan and Kristi.
(d) Steve and Eve.

2. Sonja moves to what state for college?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Texas.
(c) Alaska.
(d) New Mexico.

3. Near the halfway point of the canyon, Ralston must rappel down what?
(a) The Big Drop.
(b) The Long Fall.
(c) The Big Ditch.
(d) The Deep Gulch.

4. What is the chockstone mostly made of?
(a) Sandstone.
(b) Limestone.
(c) Granite.
(d) Shale.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the place in which Ralston is trapped?

2. What conservationist author does Ralston and the other hikers admire?

3. The boulder that pins Ralston's arm is compared to what in size?

4. Back in solitude, Ralston listens to what band on his CD player?

5. Once in the water, what happens to Ralston?

(see the answer key)

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