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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 disease does Betty contract as a child?
(a) Measles.
(b) Smallpox.
(c) Polio.
(d) Rubella.

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

3. What is one example of Ralston's resourcefulness to keep warm?
(a) He huddles close to the chockstone and wall.
(b) He turns the digital camera bag into a makeshift sleeve.
(c) He tucks his head into his Camelbak.
(d) He runs in place to keep warm.

4. By the second day, how does Ralston feel the ordeal ends?
(a) With an amputated limb and rescue.
(b) In death.
(c) Ute Mountaineering start the missing persons report and begin a search and rescue.
(d) Hikers find and rescue him.

5. What is Ralston's biggest risk that can cause his death?
(a) Hypothermia.
(b) Flash flood.
(c) Heart attack.
(d) Dehydration.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What adage does Rob Cooper use to discuss with Ralston?

3. Ralston's fascination with canyons stems from what time in his life?

4. What happens when Ralston attempts to hammer the blade with a large rock?

5. What sound does Ralston compare the beginning of an avalanche to?

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