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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 Ralston's biggest risk that can cause his death?
(a) Hypothermia.
(b) Dehydration.
(c) Flash flood.
(d) Heart attack.

2. Who is John Griffith's first employer?
(a) Harvey's Ranchers.
(b) Ted's Cattlemen.
(c) Dom's Meats.
(d) Harris cattle operation.

3. Once in the water, what happens to Ralston?
(a) He forgets how to swim.
(b) He gets caught in the main current.
(c) He gets thrown into large boulders.
(d) He gets feet caught between rocks.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. John Griffith is known to head for what destination?

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

4. Who is the leader of this gang?

5. What is the average survival time without water in the desert?

(see the answer key)

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