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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. Near the beginning of Ralston's hike, he meets which other hikers?
(a) Steve and Eve.
(b) Molly and Taylor.
(c) Grace and Sammy.
(d) Megan and Kristi.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the region in which Ralston is trapped named after?

2. According to the ranger at Teton, what do you do if you decide to throw rocks at a black bear?

3. Of the listed items, which is found in Ralston's pack?

4. What happens when Ralston attempts to hammer the blade with a large rock?

5. In Spring of 2002, Ralston quits Intel to do what?

(see the answer key)

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