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

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

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

4. Back in solitude, Ralston listens to what band on his CD player?
(a) Poison.
(b) Dave Matthews Band.
(c) Nirvana.
(d) Phish.

5. Who is the region in which Ralston is trapped named after?
(a) Indian Ed.
(b) Butch Cassidy.
(c) Mr. Griffin.
(d) John Griffith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ralston's fascination with canyons stems from what time in his life?

2. Ralston is employed by what company after graduation?

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

4. Indian Ed is suspected to go to what state after the gang's separation?

5. Ralston joins what school club when he moves to Colorado?

(see the answer key)

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