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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 "Day Six: Enlightenment and Euphoria".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What promising information does Jason Halladay provide?
(a) The correct vehicle information needed.
(b) Ralston's canyon interests from a past email.
(c) More contact information.
(d) He verifies the Holy Cross trip is cancelled.

2. Who is the last to be retrieved from the avalanche?
(a) Mark.
(b) The emergency crew.
(c) Chadwick.
(d) Ralston.

3. What excites Ralston most when he summits Maroon Bells in the wintertime?
(a) The sunset over Pyramids Peak.
(b) He does it five hrs faster than in summertime.
(c) He set a record of fastest climb up Maroon Bells.
(d) He gets a news story about him.

4. Silver Tip escapes after how many years in prison?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

5. What is Ralston's biggest risk that can cause his death?
(a) Hypothermia.
(b) Flash flood.
(c) Dehydration.
(d) Heart attack.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does Ralston find work in Aspen?

4. What danger does Ralston notice on his descent from Capitol Peak?

5. How does Steve from the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council help?

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