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

2. How does Ralston document his ordeal?
(a) By writing in a journal.
(b) With photos on his camera.
(c) By etching a journal into the wall.
(d) On a digital video camera.

3. On day four, Ralston passes time by doing what?
(a) Reminiscing about old times and friends to the video camera.
(b) Etching games of tic-tac-toe on the wall.
(c) Chipping away the chockstone.
(d) Listening to his Phish CD.

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

5. What is the "sun salute"?
(a) A favorite marching band song Ralston hums to keep himself busy.
(b) Ralston reaches out to feel direct sun rays on his legs.
(c) Ralston salutes the sun every morning, happy to see it.
(d) Ralston calls out "Good morning sun!" at 8:15 AM every morning since being trapped.

Short Answer Questions

1. For the first two days, how do you describe Ralston's reaction to the situation?

2. What does Ralston see overhead the next morning as he chips away at the chockstone?

3. What do the mosquitoes indicate to Ralston?

4. Near the halfway point of the canyon, Ralston must rappel down what?

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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