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

2. Ralston reminisces about past thirst-quenchers. Which type does he most often think about?
(a) 7-UPs.
(b) Budweisers.
(c) Maragaritas.
(d) Gatorades.

3. What large piece of information is missing from searching for Ralston's vehicle effectively?
(a) The model of the vehicle.
(b) The year of the vehicle.
(c) The make of the vehicle.
(d) The correct license plate number.

4. What does Ralston dub his new goal after finishing all the fourteeners in Colorado during summertime?
(a) Winter fourteens.
(b) The Centennial State.
(c) Top 100.
(d) Thirteeners.

5. What information are the police able to find from Ralston's credit and debit cards?
(a) He is possibly in the Green River area from a convenience store purchase on Saturday.
(b) He does not use his cards since he leaves Colorado.
(c) His last whereabouts are in Glenwood Springs from Thursday.
(d) He buys gas in Moab on Thursday.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do you describe Ralston's video by Thursday in the canyon?

2. What does Ralston discover when he pokes his pinned thumb?

3. How does Ralston discover the idea of breaking his bones to amputate his arm?

4. How many hours of darkness must Ralston survive through each night?

5. What does Ralston realize about the noises he hears?

(see the answer key)

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