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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. Who is Ralston's best friend that climbs his first "fourteener" with him?
(a) Jimmy Helbig.
(b) John Gray.
(c) Jon Heinrich.
(d) Henry Jones.

2. 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 confides his fear of dying in the river.
(c) S'mores.
(d) Ralston states that it is the coolest thing he's ever done.

3. What does Ralston start to hear that causes him to yell?
(a) Far off voices.
(b) Flapping wings of a large vulture.
(c) A screeching raven.
(d) Sonja's voice.

4. What stops Ralston from amputating his arm this time?
(a) He considers the possibility of still saving his limb.
(b) He has no tools to cut his bones.
(c) He passes out.
(d) The tourniquet keeps getting loose.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. John Griffith is last seen in what year?

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

5. To keep some form of control, what is one relatively trivial thing Ralston does?

(see the answer key)

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