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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 "Day Five: Trance Sanctuary".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ralston acknowledge Warren MacDonald in his time of entrapment?
(a) MacDonald is a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon.
(b) MacDonald loses his limbs in a hiking accident.
(c) MacDonald is the first to climb all the fourteeners of Colorado.
(d) MacDonald has his arms amputated during the Korean War.

2. Ralston reminisces about past thirst-quenchers. Which type does he most often think about?
(a) 7-UPs.
(b) Maragaritas.
(c) Budweisers.
(d) Gatorades.

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

4. What does Ralston do to try and keep himself warm?
(a) Ralston puts on his Camelbak.
(b) Ralston places the Camelbak above him as a windshield.
(c) Ralston tucks his limbs into his clothing.
(d) Ralston rubs his legs and arms with his hand.

5. During a hike at Havasupai Canyon, what happens to Ralston near Beaver Falls?
(a) Swims into a beaver lodge and encounters angry tenants.
(b) Falls into the river and almost drowns.
(c) Trips over the edge of a log dam and falls into nearby cacti.
(d) Falls into prickly-pear cacti.

Short Answer Questions

1. What stops Ralston from amputating his arm this time?

2. Sonja spends Thanksgiving camping at Havasupai Canyon with whom?

3. What is different about his last trance compared to all the other previous trances?

4. What is the name of the place in which Ralston is trapped?

5. On the way to the party, what stops the two hikers from going?

(see the answer key)

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