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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. During a hike at Havasupai Canyon, what happens to Ralston near Beaver Falls?
(a) Falls into the river and almost drowns.
(b) Trips over the edge of a log dam and falls into nearby cacti.
(c) Swims into a beaver lodge and encounters angry tenants.
(d) Falls into prickly-pear cacti.

2. What is John Griffith's first job?
(a) Baker.
(b) Butcher.
(c) Rancher.
(d) Cook.

3. Conserving water, how often does Ralston takes sips in the beginning of his entrapment?
(a) After each successful flake is chipped away.
(b) Every two hours.
(c) Every 90 minutes.
(d) Once an hour.

4. According to the ranger at Teton, what do you do if you decide to throw rocks at a black bear?
(a) Say, "Hey you! Stop following me," then throw rocks.
(b) Hide in the bushes and ambush the bear with lots of rocks.
(c) Throw and run.
(d) Shout, wave your arms in the air, stomp aggressively, then throw the rocks.

5. Indian Ed is suspected to go to what state after the gang's separation?
(a) Texas.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) Wyoming.
(d) Oklahoma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is John Griffith's first employer?

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

3. Who is the region in which Ralston is trapped named after?

4. Ralston joins what school club when he moves to Colorado?

5. Where is Ralston's first backpacking trip?

(see the answer key)

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