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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 "Day Two: Failing Options".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the first "fourteener" Ralston climbs with his friend?
(a) Twin Peaks.
(b) Longs Peak.
(c) Randall Peak.
(d) Lilly Peak.

2. How does Ralston document his ordeal?
(a) With photos on his camera.
(b) By etching a journal into the wall.
(c) On a digital video camera.
(d) By writing in a journal.

3. To keep some form of control, what is one relatively trivial thing Ralston does?
(a) Ralston puts on his hat.
(b) Ralston continuously ties knots, undoes them, and ties them again.
(c) Ralston neatly rearranges his belongings into his pack.
(d) Ralston tidies up the dust and rock pieces off his arm.

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

5. In 1989, Ralston participates in an outdoor adventure camp that includes what activities?
(a) Skiing, mountain biking, and kayaking.
(b) Rock climbing, white water rafting, and horseback riding.
(c) Ice climbing, rock climbing, and navigation skills.
(d) Horseback riding, rock climbing, and mountain biking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ralston is employed by what company after graduation?

2. As a raft guide, Ralston takes his friends on a night trip to what canyon?

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

4. Of the listed items, which is found in Ralston's pack?

5. Sonja spends Thanksgiving camping at Havasupai Canyon with whom?

(see the answer key)

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