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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. According to the ranger at Teton, what do you do if you decide to throw rocks at a black bear?
(a) Hide in the bushes and ambush the bear with lots of rocks.
(b) Say, "Hey you! Stop following me," then throw rocks.
(c) Throw and run.
(d) Shout, wave your arms in the air, stomp aggressively, then throw the rocks.

2. What does Ralston realize when reflecting on his discussions with Rob Cooper?
(a) Rob teaches Ralston to peak fourteeners only if it makes Ralston happy.
(b) Rob is wrong, Ralston is right.
(c) That Ralston has the tenacity to live and survive this ordeal.
(d) Ralston places more value on the achievement than on the journey.

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

4. The boulder that pins Ralston's arm is compared to what in size?
(a) An oven.
(b) A refrigerator.
(c) A Volkswagon Beetle.
(d) A bus tire.

5. On the Saturday Ralston gets trapped, what does he plan to check out during the hike?
(a) Photo opportunities of sunsets.
(b) Petroglyphs.
(c) Future mountain biking trails.
(d) Natural bridges.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Spring of 2002, Ralston quits Intel to do what?

2. Why does Ralston stop yelling?

3. What does Ralston dub his new goal after finishing all the fourteeners in Colorado during summertime?

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

5. What is the "sun salute"?

(see the answer key)

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