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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 "The Night Shift".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Ralston is employed by what company after graduation?
(a) Microsoft.
(b) IBM.
(c) Boeing.
(d) Intel.

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

5. Conserving water, how often does Ralston takes sips in the beginning of his entrapment?
(a) Every two hours.
(b) After each successful flake is chipped away.
(c) Once an hour.
(d) Every 90 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the ranger at Teton, what do you do if you decide to throw rocks at a black bear?

2. What is the name of the place in which Ralston is trapped?

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

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

5. Ralston attends what university?

(see the answer key)

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