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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. What do the mosquitoes indicate to Ralston?
(a) There is carrion nearby.
(b) There is water nearby.
(c) His body odor is getting stronger and attracting them.
(d) It's summer and though cold at night, he may not likely die from hypothermia.

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

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

4. What does Ralston end up using to make a successful tourniquet?
(a) Webbing.
(b) Headphone cords.
(c) Tubing from his Camelbak.
(d) A belt.

5. The boulder that pins Ralston's arm is compared to what in size?
(a) A refrigerator.
(b) An oven.
(c) A bus tire.
(d) A Volkswagon Beetle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ralston realize about his pinned limb?

2. Who does Ralston originally forget and then remember to talk to on his videotape?

3. What character is used to indicate the location of the party Ralston mentions to the other hikers?

4. How do you describe Ralston's personality?

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

(see the answer key)

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