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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 "Firestorm".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ralston's mother's immediate reaction to the phone call informing her that her son is missing?
(a) Emotional distress.
(b) Helplessness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Calm rationalness.

2. Who does Mrs. Ralston recruit to help her decide what to do?
(a) Mr. Ralston.
(b) Elliot.
(c) Ann.
(d) Michelle.

3. What is one of Ralston's motivations to hike Negro Bill Canyon?
(a) Because it is in the middle between Moab and Goblin Valley, where the party is located.
(b) To train for Blue John Canyon.
(c) To see one of the ten longest natural bridges in the United States.
(d) To catch twilight photos at the natural bridge.

4. During the weekend Ralston gets trapped, where does he originally plan to go?
(a) Quandary Peak.
(b) Mount of the Holy Cross.
(c) Mount Sopris.
(d) Longs Peak.

5. What information does Elliot attempt to get from the Denali National Park Service?
(a) Ralston's old New Mexico address.
(b) Ralston's license plate number.
(c) Ralston's Denali team members' contact information.
(d) Ralston's email address.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Brian calls the Spruce Street house, who calls in to check on Ralston?

2. How many fourteeners does Ralston climb in Colorado?

3. What large piece of information is missing from searching for Ralston's vehicle effectively?

4. What promising information does Jason Halladay provide?

5. What alters Ralston's original plans that set him on a course to the desert in Utah?

(see the answer key)

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