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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. Mark teaches Aron what skills for future climbing adventures?
(a) Orienteering, rock climbing, wilderness first aid.
(b) Rock climbing, avalanche awareness, and rope work.
(c) Rock climbing, wilderness first aid, and rope work.
(d) Avalanche awareness, orienteering, and what to do during predator encounters.

2. In Spring of 2002, Ralston quits Intel to do what?
(a) Move to the Andes.
(b) Finish climbing all the "fourteeners".
(c) Climb Denali.
(d) Climb Everest.

3. How does Ralston document his ordeal?
(a) By etching a journal into the wall.
(b) By writing in a journal.
(c) On a digital video camera.
(d) With photos on his camera.

4. Ralston joins what school club when he moves to Colorado?
(a) Rafting club.
(b) Snowboarding club.
(c) Ski club.
(d) Mountaineering club.

5. After Humphrey's peak, what does Ralston share with his friend Mark?
(a) He plans to solo climb all "fourteeners" of Colorado in winter.
(b) He plans to climb the seven highest peaks in the world.
(c) He plans to solo climb Denali by the following winter.
(d) He plans to climb Everest.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the chockstone mostly made of?

3. What does Ralston decide to do as Chad takes photos of Havasupai Creek?

4. Ralston reminisces about which family friend that is known to be full of positive thinking and attitude?

5. What nickname does Ralston's mother give him during the trip to the national park?

(see the answer key)

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