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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When getting too confident at Slick Rock Trail, what happens to Ralston?
(a) He gets stuck on a climb and has to retreat and reroute himself.
(b) He falls head first into a snow pile when trying to show off on his skis.
(c) He slams into a sand trap face forward.
(d) In the middle of hopping between boulders, he slips into a crack and rolls his ankle.

2. On the Saturday Ralston gets trapped, what does he plan to check out during the hike?
(a) Future mountain biking trails.
(b) Photo opportunities of sunsets.
(c) Petroglyphs.
(d) Natural bridges.

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

4. Where is Mr. Ralston when Brian notifies his wife of their missing son?
(a) Giving a tour of New York City.
(b) On a tour in New York City.
(c) At the Greenville Church.
(d) Visiting his daughter.

5. 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 his first Colorado winter fourteener.
(c) It is where he wins his first ski race.
(d) It is a ski race Ralston and a friend finish in inclement weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Ralston and her friend attempt to get information on her son's whereabouts?

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

3. How many fourteeners does Ralston climb in Colorado?

4. Sonja moves to what state for college?

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

(see the answer key)

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