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

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

3. Who is the leader of this gang?
(a) Butch Cassidy.
(b) John Griffith.
(c) Silver Tip.
(d) Indian Ed.

4. In Spring of 2002, Ralston quits Intel to do what?
(a) Climb Denali.
(b) Move to the Andes.
(c) Finish climbing all the "fourteeners".
(d) Climb Everest.

5. Mark teaches Aron what skills for future climbing adventures?
(a) Orienteering, rock climbing, wilderness first aid.
(b) Rock climbing, wilderness first aid, and rope work.
(c) Avalanche awareness, orienteering, and what to do during predator encounters.
(d) Rock climbing, avalanche awareness, and rope work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ralston is able to make a seat out of what?

2. After Humphrey's peak, what does Ralston share with his friend Mark?

3. Of the listed items, which is found in Ralston's pack?

4. What nickname does Ralston's mother give him during the trip to the national park?

5. Ralston attends what university?

(see the answer key)

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