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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 "Day Two: Failing Options".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ralston drop when he attempts to place it safely into his pack with the swollen hand?

3. Once in the water, what happens to Ralston?

4. Mark teaches Aron what skills for future climbing adventures?

5. John Griffith is last seen in what year?

(see the answer key)

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