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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before Brian calls the Spruce Street house, who calls in to check on Ralston?
(a) Leona.
(b) Ralston's mother.
(c) Elliot.
(d) Brian and Joe.

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

3. What information are the police able to find from Ralston's credit and debit cards?
(a) He buys gas in Moab on Thursday.
(b) He does not use his cards since he leaves Colorado.
(c) His last whereabouts are in Glenwood Springs from Thursday.
(d) He is possibly in the Green River area from a convenience store purchase on Saturday.

4. Sonja moves to what state for college?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Alaska.
(c) Texas.
(d) New Mexico.

5. After Humphrey's peak, what does Ralston share with his friend Mark?
(a) He plans to climb the seven highest peaks in the world.
(b) He plans to solo climb all "fourteeners" of Colorado in winter.
(c) He plans to climb Everest.
(d) He plans to solo climb Denali by the following winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the near drowning incident, what does Ralston share with Sonja that night?

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

3. What is Ralston's mother's immediate reaction to the phone call informing her that her son is missing?

4. In Spring of 2002, Ralston quits Intel to do what?

5. How many fourteeners does Ralston climb in Colorado?

(see the answer key)

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