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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 many hours of darkness must Ralston survive through each night?
(a) Eight.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Nine.

2. What nickname does Ralston's mother give him during the trip to the national park?
(a) Beast.
(b) Kermit.
(c) Gonzo.
(d) Animal.

3. At Mount Holy Cross, what close call does Ralston encounter?
(a) Hypothermia.
(b) Dehydration.
(c) A thunder and lightning storm.
(d) A cornice collapse he is one step away from.

4. What is the name of the first "fourteener" Ralston climbs with his friend?
(a) Lilly Peak.
(b) Longs Peak.
(c) Twin Peaks.
(d) Randall Peak.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the hikers mentions that the pictures in the book "Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado Plateau" look like what?

2. With what famous gang does the person bearing this region's name run with?

3. How many fourteeners does Ralston climb in Colorado?

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

5. Who is Ralston's best friend that climbs his first "fourteener" with him?

(see the answer key)

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