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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. Back in solitude, Ralston listens to what band on his CD player?
(a) Nirvana.
(b) Dave Matthews Band.
(c) Poison.
(d) Phish.

2. Ralston is able to make a seat out of what?
(a) Ralston ties his ropes into a makeshift sitting-hammock.
(b) A concave divot in the wall.
(c) A large boulder nearby.
(d) The harness and rappelling gear.

3. What does Ralston attempt to make to remove the chockstone?
(a) A makeshift pulley.
(b) A wedge.
(c) A hammer with his blade and a rock.
(d) A lever system.

4. Considering Ralston's rations by day three, how much longer does he expect to survive?
(a) Three to four days.
(b) Two to three days.
(c) One to two days.
(d) One day.

5. What does Ralston do with his urine before he sips on it?
(a) He filters it through his sock to separate the coarser sediments.
(b) He mixes it with what water is left to dilute the urine taste.
(c) He distills and decants the sediments.
(d) He smells it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What conservationist author does Ralston and the other hikers admire?

2. What does Ralston realize about his pinned limb?

3. How does Ralston use his rope bag to keep warm?

4. What does Ralston realize when reflecting on his discussions with Rob Cooper?

5. What does Ralston do with his urine by day three in the canyon?

(see the answer key)

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