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

2. Ralston attends what university?
(a) Penn State.
(b) Cornell University.
(c) University of Pittsburgh.
(d) Carnegie Mellon University.

3. Near the halfway point of the canyon, Ralston must rappel down what?
(a) The Deep Gulch.
(b) The Long Fall.
(c) The Big Ditch.
(d) The Big Drop.

4. Ralston joins what school club when he moves to Colorado?
(a) Snowboarding club.
(b) Mountaineering club.
(c) Rafting club.
(d) Ski club.

5. What does Ralston find and pick up to stick in his hat while hiking?
(a) Crow feathers.
(b) A hawk's tail feather.
(c) A raven's feather.
(d) An eagle's tail feather.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the ranger at Teton, what do you do if you decide to throw rocks at a black bear?

2. When climbing Humphrey's Peak, what danger does Ralston encounter?

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

4. What is the name of the place in which Ralston is trapped?

5. Ralston's fascination with canyons stems from what time in his life?

(see the answer key)

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