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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the near drowning incident, what does Ralston share with Sonja that night?
(a) Ralston reports how he no longer wants to solo climb.
(b) S'mores.
(c) Ralston states that it is the coolest thing he's ever done.
(d) Ralston confides his fear of dying in the river.

2. How does Steve from the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council help?
(a) He becomes the contact person to communicate with Ralston's mother.
(b) He drives to Colorado to help with the search.
(c) He becomes the New Mexico contact person to avoid further confusion.
(d) He maps out possible locations in Utah and volunteers time to search.

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

4. What image of Ralston does Leona see while in Boulder?
(a) Ralston wandering, holding his arm tight.
(b) A falling rock.
(c) Ralston sleeping peacefully, unsure of his level of consciousness.
(d) An exhausted Ralston.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During a hike at Havasupai Canyon, what happens to Ralston near Beaver Falls?

2. What importance does the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse play in Ralston's life?

3. Once in the water, what happens to Ralston?

4. What is the name of the national park Ralston gets trapped in?

5. What promising information does Jason Halladay provide?

(see the answer key)

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