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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 folding knife.
(c) An emergency blanket.
(d) A multi-tool.

2. Where does the gang separate after a shootout?
(a) OK Corral.
(b) Tombstone.
(c) Lee's Ferry.
(d) Roost Canyon.

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

4. According to the ranger at Teton, what do you do if you decide to throw rocks at a black bear?
(a) Hide in the bushes and ambush the bear with lots of rocks.
(b) Shout, wave your arms in the air, stomp aggressively, then throw the rocks.
(c) Throw and run.
(d) Say, "Hey you! Stop following me," then throw rocks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the chockstone mostly made of?

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

3. The boulder that pins Ralston's arm is compared to what in size?

4. During this nighttime rafting trip, how does Ralston discern whether there are rapids in the dark?

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

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