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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. Conserving water, how often does Ralston takes sips in the beginning of his entrapment?
(a) Once an hour.
(b) Every two hours.
(c) Every 90 minutes.
(d) After each successful flake is chipped away.

2. During this nighttime rafting trip, how does Ralston discern whether there are rapids in the dark?
(a) Ralston tests the waters with his oars.
(b) Ralston memorizes the rapids from earlier trips.
(c) If the stars reflect off the water, it is calm.
(d) By sitting in front to listen ahead.

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

4. One of the hikers mentions that the pictures in the book "Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado Plateau" look like what?
(a) Dried raisins.
(b) Zombies.
(c) Lonely.
(d) Ghosts.

5. What conservationist author does Ralston and the other hikers admire?
(a) Edward Abbey.
(b) John Muir.
(c) Theodore Roosevelt.
(d) Rachel Carson.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ralston hears about his friends, what feeling does that instill in him?

2. How many hours of darkness must Ralston survive through each night?

3. What happens to Ralston's friendships after the avalanche?

4. Considering Ralston's risky adventures, how does he see himself dying?

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

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