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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. After sitting for fifteen minutes, what begins to happen to Ralston's legs?
(a) His legs begin to form clots.
(b) Ralston hurts his right ankle as he swings it.
(c) His legs get tender from the material cutting into his legs.
(d) His legs get cramped with restricted blood flow.

2. What disease does Betty contract as a child?
(a) Measles.
(b) Smallpox.
(c) Polio.
(d) Rubella.

3. Where is Ralston's first backpacking trip?
(a) Rocky Mountain National Park.
(b) Grand Teton National Park.
(c) Glacier National Park.
(d) Yosemite National Park.

4. As a raft guide, Ralston takes his friends on a night trip to what canyon?
(a) Charlie's Canyon.
(b) Brown's Canyon.
(c) Mary Jane Rapids.
(d) Colorado River.

5. In 1989, Ralston participates in an outdoor adventure camp that includes what activities?
(a) Ice climbing, rock climbing, and navigation skills.
(b) Rock climbing, white water rafting, and horseback riding.
(c) Horseback riding, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
(d) Skiing, mountain biking, and kayaking.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Ralston reminisces about which family friend that is known to be full of positive thinking and attitude?

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

5. Near the beginning of Ralston's hike, he meets which other hikers?

(see the answer key)

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