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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. When Ralston recounts his adventures, how does his friend react?
(a) Unimpressed, he reminds Ralston "as long as it makes you happy."
(b) He tries to tell a more impressive story.
(c) He invites Ralston on an upcoming climbing trip.
(d) He is impressed and jealous.

2. What causes Ralston's left hand to swell?
(a) Hitting his hand with a rock when trying to hammer the knife.
(b) The pressure of the knife trying to chip away the chockstone.
(c) The chockstone hit his hand before pinning him.
(d) The heat.

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

4. Why does Ralston stop yelling?
(a) He falls asleep.
(b) He is afraid it causes panic.
(c) His throat gets even more dehydrated.
(d) He thinks it attracts bears.

5. Who is the region in which Ralston is trapped named after?
(a) Mr. Griffin.
(b) John Griffith.
(c) Indian Ed.
(d) Butch Cassidy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the average survival time without water in the desert?

3. What does Ralston end up using to make a successful tourniquet?

4. What does Ralston drop when he attempts to place it safely into his pack with the swollen hand?

5. At Mount Holy Cross, what close call does Ralston encounter?

(see the answer key)

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