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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1989, Ralston participates in an outdoor adventure camp that includes what activities?
(a) Ice climbing, rock climbing, and navigation skills.
(b) Horseback riding, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
(c) Skiing, mountain biking, and kayaking.
(d) Rock climbing, white water rafting, and horseback riding.

2. Where is Ralston's first backpacking trip?
(a) Rocky Mountain National Park.
(b) Yosemite National Park.
(c) Glacier National Park.
(d) Grand Teton National Park.

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

4. Who is the leader of this gang?
(a) Indian Ed.
(b) Silver Tip.
(c) Butch Cassidy.
(d) John Griffith.

5. Where is Ralston's first solo overnight trip?
(a) Medium Teton.
(b) Middle Teton.
(c) Great Teton.
(d) Little Teton.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What conservationist author does Ralston and the other hikers admire?

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

4. What part of Ralston's arm is crushed between the boulder and the canyon wall?

5. Who is the region in which Ralston is trapped named after?

(see the answer key)

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