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

2. What is John Griffith's first job?
(a) Rancher.
(b) Baker.
(c) Cook.
(d) Butcher.

3. The day before getting trapped, what activity does Ralston indulge in?
(a) Bouldering.
(b) Rock climbing.
(c) Mountain biking.
(d) Skiing.

4. Who is the last to be retrieved from the avalanche?
(a) The emergency crew.
(b) Ralston.
(c) Chadwick.
(d) Mark.

5. Ralston is employed by what company after graduation?
(a) Intel.
(b) Boeing.
(c) Microsoft.
(d) IBM.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ralston's first solo overnight trip?

2. Ralston reminisces about which family friend that is known to be full of positive thinking and attitude?

3. What does Ralston dub his new goal after finishing all the fourteeners in Colorado during summertime?

4. What stops Brad and Leah from going to the Saturday party?

5. By the second day, how does Ralston feel the ordeal ends?

(see the answer key)

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