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

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

3. According to the ranger at Teton, what do you do if you decide to throw rocks at a black bear?
(a) Hide in the bushes and ambush the bear with lots of rocks.
(b) Shout, wave your arms in the air, stomp aggressively, then throw the rocks.
(c) Throw and run.
(d) Say, "Hey you! Stop following me," then throw rocks.

4. What is the name of the first "fourteener" Ralston climbs with his friend?
(a) Randall Peak.
(b) Twin Peaks.
(c) Lilly Peak.
(d) Longs Peak.

5. Silver Tip escapes after how many years in prison?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Ralston stop yelling?

3. Sonja moves to what state for college?

4. After sitting for fifteen minutes, what begins to happen to Ralston's legs?

5. What does Ralston do to try and keep himself warm?

(see the answer key)

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