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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 "Day Five: Trance Sanctuary".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ralston dub his new goal after finishing all the fourteeners in Colorado during summertime?
(a) Top 100.
(b) Winter fourteens.
(c) The Centennial State.
(d) Thirteeners.

2. Mark teaches Aron what skills for future climbing adventures?
(a) Rock climbing, avalanche awareness, and rope work.
(b) Rock climbing, wilderness first aid, and rope work.
(c) Orienteering, rock climbing, wilderness first aid.
(d) Avalanche awareness, orienteering, and what to do during predator encounters.

3. As the two hikers Ralston meets earlier on Saturday leave the canyon, what happens that makes one of them think Ralston is already gone?
(a) It is already sunset.
(b) They know they have a longer hike out than Ralston does.
(c) They come out of the canyon late and do not see Ralston's bike.
(d) They do not see Ralston's truck at the parking lot.

4. Of the listed items, which is found in Ralston's pack?
(a) An emergency blanket.
(b) A folding knife.
(c) A multi-tool.
(d) An emergency candle.

5. How does Leona find out that Ralston never shows to work?
(a) Brian and Joe tell her.
(b) Leona drives to check if Ralston shows up to work.
(c) Brian, Ralston's manager, calls the house looking for him.
(d) The police come by to ask questions.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the second day, how does Ralston feel the ordeal ends?

2. What does Ralston start to hear that causes him to yell?

3. What is Ralston's biggest risk that can cause his death?

4. On day four, Ralston passes time by doing what?

5. Who is Ralston's best friend that climbs his first "fourteener" with him?

(see the answer key)

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