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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. What causes Ralston's left hand to swell?
(a) The pressure of the knife trying to chip away the chockstone.
(b) Hitting his hand with a rock when trying to hammer the knife.
(c) The chockstone hit his hand before pinning him.
(d) The heat.

2. John Griffith is last seen in what year?
(a) 1899.
(b) 1890.
(c) 1889.
(d) 1879.

3. What does Ralston do to try and keep himself warm?
(a) Ralston rubs his legs and arms with his hand.
(b) Ralston tucks his limbs into his clothing.
(c) Ralston places the Camelbak above him as a windshield.
(d) Ralston puts on his Camelbak.

4. John Griffith is known to head for what destination?
(a) Oklahoma.
(b) Blue John Canyon.
(c) Lee's Ferry.
(d) Roost Canyon.

5. After sitting for fifteen minutes, what begins to happen to Ralston's legs?
(a) His legs get cramped with restricted blood flow.
(b) His legs begin to form clots.
(c) His legs get tender from the material cutting into his legs.
(d) Ralston hurts his right ankle as he swings it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Conserving water, how often does Ralston takes sips in the beginning of his entrapment?

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

3. How does John Griffith get his nickname?

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

5. Near the halfway point of the canyon, Ralston must rappel down what?

(see the answer key)

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