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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. What happens to Ralston's friendships after the avalanche?
(a) Ralston is upset by their emergency skills and no longer trusts them.
(b) Mark blames Ralston but Chadwick understands both parties.
(c) They are closer than ever since the ordeal.
(d) Mark and Chadwick no longer speak to Ralston.

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

3. What does Ralston decide to do as Chad takes photos of Havasupai Creek?
(a) Cannonball into the river.
(b) Dive into the river with Jean-Marc.
(c) Tackle Chad into the river.
(d) Go for a swim.

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

5. Why does Ralston recount his recent solo adventures?
(a) To get a news story on his upcoming climb.
(b) To humble a bragging friend.
(c) To impress a friend he admires.
(d) To get invited to more climbing trips.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the second day, how does Ralston feel the ordeal ends?

2. Once in the water, what happens to Ralston?

3. For the first two days, how do you describe Ralston's reaction to the situation?

4. What is John Griffith's first job?

5. During this nighttime rafting trip, how does Ralston discern whether there are rapids in the dark?

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