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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 does Ralston decide to do as Chad takes photos of Havasupai Creek?
(a) Cannonball into the river.
(b) Dive into the river with Jean-Marc.
(c) Go for a swim.
(d) Tackle Chad into the river.

2. During Ralston's predicament when surveying a ski race route, what does he have to do?
(a) Click out and carry his skis.
(b) Drag an ice axe onto bare rock during a fall.
(c) Climb a tree and wait for three hours until safe.
(d) Make a snow cave and wait for five hours until safe.

3. In addition to the physical challenges of Ralston's adventures, what does he also appreciate in the outdoors?
(a) The smell.
(b) The quiet.
(c) The photographic scenery.
(d) He gets to meet others that enjoy the same hobbies.

4. What importance does the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse play in Ralston's life?
(a) It is where his friend almost sdue to an avalanche.
(b) It is a ski race Ralston and a friend finish in inclement weather.
(c) It is his first Colorado winter fourteener.
(d) It is where he wins his first ski race.

5. How many fourteeners does Ralston climb in Colorado?
(a) 48 of 59.
(b) 36 of 59.
(c) 24 of 60.
(d) 30 of 50.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mr. Ralston when Brian notifies his wife of their missing son?

2. When getting too confident at Slick Rock Trail, what happens to Ralston?

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

4. Who does Mrs. Ralston recruit to help her decide what to do?

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

(see the answer key)

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