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

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

3. Ralston's fascination with canyons stems from what time in his life?
(a) A school fieldtrip across Colorado.
(b) Photographic books from a family friend.
(c) Outdoor adventure camp.
(d) A family vacation to Utah and Grand Canyon.

4. For the first two days, how do you describe Ralston's reaction to the situation?
(a) Angry.
(b) Rational.
(c) Panicky.
(d) Spiritual.

5. In Spring of 2002, Ralston quits Intel to do what?
(a) Climb Denali.
(b) Climb Everest.
(c) Move to the Andes.
(d) Finish climbing all the "fourteeners".

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ralston's biggest risk that can cause his death?

2. As a raft guide, Ralston takes his friends on a night trip to what canyon?

3. How many fourteeners does Ralston climb in Colorado?

4. Ralston reminisces about which family friend that is known to be full of positive thinking and attitude?

5. Ralston decides to amputate his limb. What does he first use to try to make a tourniquet?

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