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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is John Griffith's first employer?
(a) Dom's Meats.
(b) Ted's Cattlemen.
(c) Harris cattle operation.
(d) Harvey's Ranchers.

3. What character is used to indicate the location of the party Ralston mentions to the other hikers?
(a) Fred Flintstone.
(b) Scrappy.
(c) Scooby Doo.
(d) Papa Smurf.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ralston's first backpacking trip?

2. Where is Ralston's first solo overnight trip?

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

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

5. What is the chockstone mostly made of?

(see the answer key)

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