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

2. Who is John Griffith's first employer?
(a) Harris cattle operation.
(b) Ted's Cattlemen.
(c) Harvey's Ranchers.
(d) Dom's Meats.

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

4. What does Ralston decide to do as Chad takes photos of Havasupai Creek?
(a) Tackle Chad into the river.
(b) Cannonball into the river.
(c) Go for a swim.
(d) Dive into the river with Jean-Marc.

5. What causes Ralston's left hand to swell?
(a) The chockstone hit his hand before pinning him.
(b) Hitting his hand with a rock when trying to hammer the knife.
(c) The heat.
(d) The pressure of the knife trying to chip away the chockstone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the gang separate after a shootout?

2. During a hike at Havasupai Canyon, what happens to Ralston near Beaver Falls?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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