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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The boulder that pins Ralston's arm is compared to what in size?
(a) A bus tire.
(b) An oven.
(c) A refrigerator.
(d) A Volkswagon Beetle.

2. Ralston joins what school club when he moves to Colorado?
(a) Mountaineering club.
(b) Snowboarding club.
(c) Ski club.
(d) Rafting club.

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

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

5. John Griffith is known to head for what destination?
(a) Oklahoma.
(b) Roost Canyon.
(c) Blue John Canyon.
(d) Lee's Ferry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ralston find and pick up to stick in his hat while hiking?

2. With what famous gang does the person bearing this region's name run with?

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

4. What nickname does Ralston's mother give him during the trip to the national park?

5. John Griffith is last seen in what year?

(see the answer key)

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