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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. Ralston attends what university?
(a) Carnegie Mellon University.
(b) University of Pittsburgh.
(c) Cornell University.
(d) Penn State.

2. For the first two days, how do you describe Ralston's reaction to the situation?
(a) Angry.
(b) Rational.
(c) Panicky.
(d) Spiritual.

3. What nickname does Ralston's mother give him during the trip to the national park?
(a) Beast.
(b) Animal.
(c) Gonzo.
(d) Kermit.

4. Conserving water, how often does Ralston takes sips in the beginning of his entrapment?
(a) After each successful flake is chipped away.
(b) Once an hour.
(c) Every two hours.
(d) Every 90 minutes.

5. What important role does Ranger Sherrill play in Ralston's search?
(a) He is the first into the Horseshoe Canyon area.
(b) He flies the helicopter from Colorado for Ralston's search.
(c) He recognizes Ralston's vehicle description.
(d) He remembers seeing Ralston earlier on the previous Saturday near Goblin Valley.

Short Answer Questions

1. During this nighttime rafting trip, how does Ralston discern whether there are rapids in the dark?

2. What importance does the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse play in Ralston's life?

3. The boulder that pins Ralston's arm is compared to what in size?

4. What location description is given to the dispatcher to describe Ralston's most likely whereabouts?

5. What does Ralston do with his urine by day three in the canyon?

(see the answer key)

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