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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. As a raft guide, Ralston takes his friends on a night trip to what canyon?
(a) Brown's Canyon.
(b) Charlie's Canyon.
(c) Mary Jane Rapids.
(d) Colorado River.

2. What is the name of the place in which Ralston is trapped?
(a) Red Canyon.
(b) Blue John Canyon.
(c) Blue John Gap.
(d) Boulder Canyon.

3. According to the ranger at Teton, what do you do if you decide to throw rocks at a black bear?
(a) Shout, wave your arms in the air, stomp aggressively, then throw the rocks.
(b) Throw and run.
(c) Say, "Hey you! Stop following me," then throw rocks.
(d) Hide in the bushes and ambush the bear with lots of rocks.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Of the listed items, which is found in Ralston's pack?

3. One of the hikers mentions that the pictures in the book "Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado Plateau" look like what?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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