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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the average survival time without water in the desert?
(a) Two to three days.
(b) Four to five days.
(c) Five to six days.
(d) Three to four days.

2. Near the halfway point of the canyon, Ralston must rappel down what?
(a) The Big Ditch.
(b) The Long Fall.
(c) The Deep Gulch.
(d) The Big Drop.

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

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

5. During this nighttime rafting trip, how does Ralston discern whether there are rapids in the dark?
(a) Ralston tests the waters with his oars.
(b) Ralston memorizes the rapids from earlier trips.
(c) By sitting in front to listen ahead.
(d) If the stars reflect off the water, it is calm.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Ralston is employed by what company after graduation?

3. In 1989, Ralston participates in an outdoor adventure camp that includes what activities?

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

5. Near the beginning of Ralston's hike, he meets which other hikers?

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