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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 "Beginnings".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Indian Ed is suspected to go to what state after the gang's separation?
(a) Wyoming.
(b) Texas.
(c) Oklahoma.
(d) New Mexico.

3. Near the beginning of Ralston's hike, he meets which other hikers?
(a) Megan and Kristi.
(b) Molly and Taylor.
(c) Steve and Eve.
(d) Grace and Sammy.

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

5. How does John Griffith get his nickname?
(a) He always wears blue jeans.
(b) He has one blue eye and one brown eye.
(c) He always has a frown on his face.
(d) He has a dog named Blue.

Short Answer Questions

1. Near the halfway point of the canyon, Ralston must rappel down what?

2. According to the ranger at Teton, what do you do if you decide to throw rocks at a black bear?

3. Of the listed items, which is found in Ralston's pack?

4. What is the average survival time without water in the desert?

5. Back in solitude, Ralston listens to what band on his CD player?

(see the answer key)

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