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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 "Day Four: Out of Food and Water".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Near the beginning of Ralston's hike, he meets which other hikers?
(a) Molly and Taylor.
(b) Steve and Eve.
(c) Megan and Kristi.
(d) Grace and Sammy.

2. In an effort to free himself once more, what does Ralston successfully do on the fourth day?
(a) Makes a successful pulley system.
(b) Lifts a little bit of the chockstone with his makeshift pulley.
(c) Breaks through skin during an amputation attempt.
(d) Makes a successful tourniquet to try and amputate his arm.

3. Who does Ralston originally forget and then remember to talk to on his videotape?
(a) Chad.
(b) Mark.
(c) Garrett.
(d) Scott.

4. What causes Ralston's left hand to swell?
(a) Hitting his hand with a rock when trying to hammer the knife.
(b) The pressure of the knife trying to chip away the chockstone.
(c) The heat.
(d) The chockstone hit his hand before pinning him.

5. One of the hikers mentions that the pictures in the book "Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado Plateau" look like what?
(a) Zombies.
(b) Ghosts.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Dried raisins.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the middle of recording on his video camera, he states "even if I see Wednesday." What does this mean to Ralston?

2. Ralston's fascination with canyons stems from what time in his life?

3. What does Ralston find and pick up to stick in his hat while hiking?

4. What stops Ralston from amputating his arm this time?

5. Ralston decides to amputate his limb. What does he first use to try to make a tourniquet?

(see the answer key)

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