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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14 "Homing In: "We Have His Truck".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do you describe Ralston's personality?
(a) Spontaneous but shy.
(b) Technical and rational.
(c) Emotionally adventurous.
(d) Spiritual and emotional.

2. What does Brian decide to do when Ralston does not show up?
(a) Drive to Moab to look for him.
(b) Call the police and state it is unusual for Ralston to be more than 15 minutes late.
(c) Give it 24 hours before filing a missing persons report.
(d) Call Ralston's parents to tell them Ralston is missing.

3. How many fourteeners does Ralston climb in Colorado?
(a) 24 of 60.
(b) 30 of 50.
(c) 36 of 59.
(d) 48 of 59.

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

5. Why does Ralston stop yelling?
(a) He thinks it attracts bears.
(b) He falls asleep.
(c) His throat gets even more dehydrated.
(d) He is afraid it causes panic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ralston's best friend that climbs his first "fourteener" with him?

2. What character is used to indicate the location of the party Ralston mentions to the other hikers?

3. Where does the gang separate after a shootout?

4. Previously, Ralston asks for guidance and direction to understand why he is in this situation. However, by day four, Ralston prays for what?

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

(see the answer key)

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