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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 "How to Become a Retired Engineer in Just Five Short Years".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Silver Tip escapes after how many years in prison?
(a) Ten.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

2. What happens when Ralston attempts to hammer the blade with a large rock?
(a) The rock flicks the knife into a hole at his feet.
(b) The rock wedges the blade into the boulder.
(c) Ralston misses and creates a large bruise.
(d) The rock breaks to pieces in his hands.

3. John Griffith is known to head for what destination?
(a) Blue John Canyon.
(b) Lee's Ferry.
(c) Roost Canyon.
(d) Oklahoma.

4. What is the name of the first "fourteener" Ralston climbs with his friend?
(a) Longs Peak.
(b) Twin Peaks.
(c) Randall Peak.
(d) Lilly Peak.

5. When climbing Humphrey's Peak, what danger does Ralston encounter?
(a) Thunder and lightning.
(b) An avalanche.
(c) A cougar.
(d) A grizzly bear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ralston attends what university?

2. Back in solitude, Ralston listens to what band on his CD player?

3. Mark teaches Aron what skills for future climbing adventures?

4. In 1989, Ralston participates in an outdoor adventure camp that includes what activities?

5. Who is the leader of this gang?

(see the answer key)

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