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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 John Griffith's first employer?
(a) Dom's Meats.
(b) Harris cattle operation.
(c) Harvey's Ranchers.
(d) Ted's Cattlemen.

2. Ralston decides to amputate his limb. What does he first use to try to make a tourniquet?
(a) A shirt.
(b) Tubing from this Camelback.
(c) Rope.
(d) A belt.

3. What is the name of the place in which Ralston is trapped?
(a) Blue John Gap.
(b) Boulder Canyon.
(c) Blue John Canyon.
(d) Red Canyon.

4. 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.

5. The boulder that pins Ralston's arm is compared to what in size?
(a) An oven.
(b) A refrigerator.
(c) A bus tire.
(d) A Volkswagon Beetle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ralston realize about the noises he hears?

2. Ralston's fascination with canyons stems from what time in his life?

3. John Griffith is last seen in what year?

4. Indian Ed is suspected to go to what state after the gang's separation?

5. How is Ralston saved from the river?

(see the answer key)

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