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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As a raft guide, Ralston takes his friends on a night trip to what canyon?
(a) Colorado River.
(b) Charlie's Canyon.
(c) Brown's Canyon.
(d) Mary Jane Rapids.

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

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

4. What is the name of the first "fourteener" Ralston climbs with his friend?
(a) Longs Peak.
(b) Twin Peaks.
(c) Lilly Peak.
(d) Randall Peak.

5. Silver Tip escapes after how many years in prison?
(a) Ten.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Ralston's first backpacking trip?

3. Ralston is employed by what company after graduation?

4. What is the chockstone mostly made of?

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

(see the answer key)

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