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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. When climbing Humphrey's Peak, what danger does Ralston encounter?
(a) A grizzly bear.
(b) A cougar.
(c) Thunder and lightning.
(d) An avalanche.

2. What does Ralston find and pick up to stick in his hat while hiking?
(a) Crow feathers.
(b) A raven's feather.
(c) An eagle's tail feather.
(d) A hawk's tail feather.

3. After the near drowning incident, what does Ralston share with Sonja that night?
(a) Ralston reports how he no longer wants to solo climb.
(b) Ralston states that it is the coolest thing he's ever done.
(c) Ralston confides his fear of dying in the river.
(d) S'mores.

4. Why does Ralston stop yelling?
(a) His throat gets even more dehydrated.
(b) He thinks it attracts bears.
(c) He is afraid it causes panic.
(d) He falls asleep.

5. What does Ralston end up using to make a successful tourniquet?
(a) A belt.
(b) Headphone cords.
(c) Tubing from his Camelbak.
(d) Webbing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Near the beginning of Ralston's hike, he meets which other hikers?

2. John Griffith is known to head for what destination?

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

4. What conservationist author does Ralston and the other hikers admire?

5. How many fourteeners does Ralston climb in Colorado?

(see the answer key)

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