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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. In an effort to free himself once more, what does Ralston successfully do on the fourth day?
(a) Makes a successful tourniquet to try and amputate his arm.
(b) Breaks through skin during an amputation attempt.
(c) Makes a successful pulley system.
(d) Lifts a little bit of the chockstone with his makeshift pulley.

2. What does Ralston end up using to make a successful tourniquet?
(a) Tubing from his Camelbak.
(b) Webbing.
(c) Headphone cords.
(d) A belt.

3. In the middle of recording on his video camera, he states "even if I see Wednesday." What does this mean to Ralston?
(a) There is no point to seeing Wednesday when it comes.
(b) There is a chance to see Wednesday, and he does not give up hope.
(c) He expects to die in Tuesday night's cold.
(d) That he loses hope and waits for death or an improbable rescue.

4. How do the two hikers identify Ralston's truck on Sunday?
(a) Ralston tells them what it looks like.
(b) The truck has a Ute sticker on the back.
(c) It has Ralston's name on the vanity license plate.
(d) Colorado license plates, skis, and bicycle gear.

5. One of the hikers mentions that the pictures in the book "Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado Plateau" look like what?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Ghosts.
(c) Dried raisins.
(d) Zombies.

Short Answer Questions

1. To keep some form of control, what is one relatively trivial thing Ralston does?

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

3. Conserving water, how often does Ralston takes sips in the beginning of his entrapment?

4. During a hike at Havasupai Canyon, what happens to Ralston near Beaver Falls?

5. What does Ralston realize when reflecting on his discussions with Rob Cooper?

(see the answer key)

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