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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 "Day Three: 'Push on Till the Day"'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite the futility of chipping away at the chockstone, why does Ralston continue to do so?
(a) To generate body heat.
(b) Out of boredom.
(c) Out of anger.
(d) He believes it is not futile.

2. John Griffith is last seen in what year?
(a) 1899.
(b) 1879.
(c) 1890.
(d) 1889.

3. Considering Ralston's rations by day three, how much longer does he expect to survive?
(a) Two to three days.
(b) One to two days.
(c) Three to four days.
(d) One day.

4. Where does Ralston find work in Aspen?
(a) Marmot.
(b) REI.
(c) EMS.
(d) Ute Mountaineer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Ralston saved from the river?

2. Near the halfway point of the canyon, Ralston must rappel down what?

3. What adage does Rob Cooper use to discuss with Ralston?

4. Who is the leader of this gang?

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

(see the answer key)

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