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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. After sitting for fifteen minutes, what begins to happen to Ralston's legs?
(a) His legs get cramped with restricted blood flow.
(b) His legs begin to form clots.
(c) Ralston hurts his right ankle as he swings it.
(d) His legs get tender from the material cutting into his legs.

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

3. During this nighttime rafting trip, how does Ralston discern whether there are rapids in the dark?
(a) If the stars reflect off the water, it is calm.
(b) By sitting in front to listen ahead.
(c) Ralston tests the waters with his oars.
(d) Ralston memorizes the rapids from earlier trips.

4. Despite missing Ralston at the trailhead, the two hikers figure they see Ralston again at a party. Where is the party?
(a) Goblin Valley.
(b) Granary Spring Trailhead.
(c) Boulder, Colorado.
(d) Moab.

5. What conservationist author does Ralston and the other hikers admire?
(a) Rachel Carson.
(b) John Muir.
(c) Theodore Roosevelt.
(d) Edward Abbey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ralston decide to do as Chad takes photos of Havasupai Creek?

2. What do the mosquitoes indicate to Ralston?

3. One of the hikers mentions that the pictures in the book "Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado Plateau" look like what?

4. What location description is given to the dispatcher to describe Ralston's most likely whereabouts?

5. What does Ralston realize about the noises he hears?

(see the answer key)

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