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

2. Conserving water, how often does Ralston takes sips in the beginning of his entrapment?
(a) Once an hour.
(b) After each successful flake is chipped away.
(c) Every two hours.
(d) Every 90 minutes.

3. What does Ralston find and pick up to stick in his hat while hiking?
(a) A hawk's tail feather.
(b) An eagle's tail feather.
(c) A raven's feather.
(d) Crow feathers.

4. Despite the futility of chipping away at the chockstone, why does Ralston continue to do so?
(a) Out of boredom.
(b) He believes it is not futile.
(c) Out of anger.
(d) To generate body heat.

5. Who does Ralston originally forget and then remember to talk to on his videotape?
(a) Garrett.
(b) Scott.
(c) Chad.
(d) Mark.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ralston stop yelling?

2. What does Ralston realize about his pinned limb?

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

4. In 1989, Ralston participates in an outdoor adventure camp that includes what activities?

5. What excites Ralston most when he summits Maroon Bells in the wintertime?

(see the answer key)

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