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

2. Ralston reminisces about which family friend that is known to be full of positive thinking and attitude?
(a) Lily McDonald.
(b) Daria Boyd.
(c) Betty Darr.
(d) Betsy Downing.

3. How is Ralston saved from the river?
(a) Jean-March dives in to save Ralston.
(b) Chad dives in to save Ralston.
(c) Ralston eventually swims to the riverbank.
(d) Friends pull Ralston in with a rope.

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

5. What is the average survival time without water in the desert?
(a) Two to three days.
(b) Five to six days.
(c) Four to five days.
(d) Three to four days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Ralston attempts to hammer the blade with a large rock?

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

3. Once in the water, what happens to Ralston?

4. How many fourteeners does Ralston climb in Colorado?

5. With what famous gang does the person bearing this region's name run with?

(see the answer key)

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