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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 drop when he attempts to place it safely into his pack with the swollen hand?
(a) The key ring for his bike lock.
(b) The headlight.
(c) A raven's feather.
(d) A carabiner.

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

3. Who is the region in which Ralston is trapped named after?
(a) Indian Ed.
(b) Mr. Griffin.
(c) John Griffith.
(d) Butch Cassidy.

4. What is the chockstone mostly made of?
(a) Sandstone.
(b) Granite.
(c) Limestone.
(d) Shale.

5. What happens when Ralston attempts to hammer the blade with a large rock?
(a) The rock wedges the blade into the boulder.
(b) The rock flicks the knife into a hole at his feet.
(c) Ralston misses and creates a large bruise.
(d) The rock breaks to pieces in his hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ralston's first backpacking trip?

2. What part of Ralston's arm is crushed between the boulder and the canyon wall?

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

4. Who is the leader of this gang?

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

(see the answer key)

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