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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. What does Ralston dub his new goal after finishing all the fourteeners in Colorado during summertime?
(a) Thirteeners.
(b) The Centennial State.
(c) Winter fourteens.
(d) Top 100.

2. What stops Brad and Leah from going to the Saturday party?
(a) Leah is too tired.
(b) Ralston does not call them to say he is going.
(c) They never get specific directions.
(d) A flat tire and a missed turn.

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

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) Cannonball into the river.
(d) Tackle Chad into the river.

5. What is the name of the first "fourteener" Ralston climbs with his friend?
(a) Longs Peak.
(b) Lilly Peak.
(c) Twin Peaks.
(d) Randall Peak.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ralston find work in Aspen?

2. Back in solitude, Ralston listens to what band on his CD player?

3. Where is Ralston's first solo overnight trip?

4. With what famous gang does the person bearing this region's name run with?

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

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