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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 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.

2. Where is Ralston's first backpacking trip?
(a) Yosemite National Park.
(b) Grand Teton National Park.
(c) Rocky Mountain National Park.
(d) Glacier National Park.

3. Of the listed items, which is found in Ralston's pack?
(a) A folding knife.
(b) An emergency blanket.
(c) A multi-tool.
(d) An emergency candle.

4. How is Ralston saved from the river?
(a) Jean-March dives in to save Ralston.
(b) Chad dives in to save Ralston.
(c) Friends pull Ralston in with a rope.
(d) Ralston eventually swims to the riverbank.

5. What causes Ralston's left hand to swell?
(a) Hitting his hand with a rock when trying to hammer the knife.
(b) The chockstone hit his hand before pinning him.
(c) The heat.
(d) The pressure of the knife trying to chip away the chockstone.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. As a raft guide, Ralston takes his friends on a night trip to what canyon?

5. When climbing Humphrey's Peak, what danger does Ralston encounter?

(see the answer key)

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