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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 does Ralston see overhead the next morning as he chips away at the chockstone?
(a) A vulture.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A hawk.
(d) A raven.

2. The boulder that pins Ralston's arm is compared to what in size?
(a) A bus tire.
(b) An oven.
(c) A refrigerator.
(d) A Volkswagon Beetle.

3. What happens when Ralston attempts to hammer the blade with a large rock?
(a) The rock wedges the blade into the boulder.
(b) Ralston misses and creates a large bruise.
(c) The rock flicks the knife into a hole at his feet.
(d) The rock breaks to pieces in his hands.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the first "fourteener" Ralston climbs with his friend?

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

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

4. What does Ralston find and pick up to stick in his hat while hiking?

5. What disease does Betty contract as a child?

(see the answer key)

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