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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the listed items, which is found in Ralston's pack?
(a) An emergency candle.
(b) A multi-tool.
(c) A folding knife.
(d) An emergency blanket.

2. One of the hikers mentions that the pictures in the book "Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado Plateau" look like what?
(a) Ghosts.
(b) Zombies.
(c) Dried raisins.
(d) Lonely.

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

4. What conservationist author does Ralston and the other hikers admire?
(a) John Muir.
(b) Theodore Roosevelt.
(c) Rachel Carson.
(d) Edward Abbey.

5. Who is Ralston's best friend that climbs his first "fourteener" with him?
(a) Jon Heinrich.
(b) Jimmy Helbig.
(c) Henry Jones.
(d) John Gray.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the first "fourteener" Ralston climbs with his friend?

2. Where does the gang separate after a shootout?

3. John Griffith is known to head for what destination?

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

5. Ralston joins what school club when he moves to Colorado?

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