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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. How does John Griffith get his nickname?
(a) He always has a frown on his face.
(b) He always wears blue jeans.
(c) He has one blue eye and one brown eye.
(d) He has a dog named Blue.

2. What adage does Rob Cooper use to discuss with Ralston?
(a) "It's not over 'til it's over."
(b) "Look before you leap."
(c) "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
(d) "It's not what you do, it's who you are."

3. Ralston is employed by what company after graduation?
(a) Boeing.
(b) IBM.
(c) Microsoft.
(d) Intel.

4. Sonja spends Thanksgiving camping at Havasupai Canyon with whom?
(a) The entire family.
(b) Her brother and old high school friends.
(c) Ralston, Jean-Marc, and Chad.
(d) Aron Ralston.

5. Silver Tip escapes after how many years in prison?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ralston's first backpacking trip?

2. In 1989, Ralston participates in an outdoor adventure camp that includes what activities?

3. What stops Ralston from amputating his arm this time?

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

5. Who is Ralston most impressed by during his ski trip with the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council?

(see the answer key)

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