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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Mrs. Ralston and her friend attempt to get information on her son's whereabouts?
(a) They hack into his email.
(b) They get his credit card and debit card information.
(c) They call his sister.
(d) They call all his friends.

5. In Spring of 2002, Ralston quits Intel to do what?
(a) Move to the Andes.
(b) Climb Denali.
(c) Climb Everest.
(d) Finish climbing all the "fourteeners".

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Steve from the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council help?

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

4. After Humphrey's peak, what does Ralston share with his friend Mark?

5. Sonja spends Thanksgiving camping at Havasupai Canyon with whom?

(see the answer key)

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