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

2. Back in solitude, Ralston listens to what band on his CD player?
(a) Dave Matthews Band.
(b) Nirvana.
(c) Phish.
(d) Poison.

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

4. Mark teaches Aron what skills for future climbing adventures?
(a) Avalanche awareness, orienteering, and what to do during predator encounters.
(b) Rock climbing, avalanche awareness, and rope work.
(c) Rock climbing, wilderness first aid, and rope work.
(d) Orienteering, rock climbing, wilderness first aid.

5. After Humphrey's peak, what does Ralston share with his friend Mark?
(a) He plans to solo climb Denali by the following winter.
(b) He plans to climb Everest.
(c) He plans to climb the seven highest peaks in the world.
(d) He plans to solo climb all "fourteeners" of Colorado in winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ralston is able to make a seat out of what?

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

3. Indian Ed is suspected to go to what state after the gang's separation?

4. As a raft guide, Ralston takes his friends on a night trip to what canyon?

5. Who is the leader of this gang?

(see the answer key)

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