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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. Ralston attends what university?
(a) Penn State.
(b) Carnegie Mellon University.
(c) University of Pittsburgh.
(d) Cornell University.

2. What excites Ralston most when he summits Maroon Bells in the wintertime?
(a) He set a record of fastest climb up Maroon Bells.
(b) He gets a news story about him.
(c) The sunset over Pyramids Peak.
(d) He does it five hrs faster than in summertime.

3. John Griffith is last seen in what year?
(a) 1889.
(b) 1899.
(c) 1879.
(d) 1890.

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

5. What is the "sun salute"?
(a) Ralston calls out "Good morning sun!" at 8:15 AM every morning since being trapped.
(b) Ralston reaches out to feel direct sun rays on his legs.
(c) Ralston salutes the sun every morning, happy to see it.
(d) A favorite marching band song Ralston hums to keep himself busy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Indian Ed is suspected to go to what state after the gang's separation?

2. What does Ralston do with his urine by day three in the canyon?

3. What is the name of the first "fourteener" Ralston climbs with his friend?

4. According to the ranger at Teton, what do you do if you decide to throw rocks at a black bear?

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

(see the answer key)

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