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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 is Ralston most careful not to cut until the end of the amputation?
(a) The tendon.
(b) The veins.
(c) The arteries and nerves.
(d) The muscle tissues.

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

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

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

5. What is the "sun salute"?
(a) A favorite marching band song Ralston hums to keep himself busy.
(b) Ralston salutes the sun every morning, happy to see it.
(c) Ralston calls out "Good morning sun!" at 8:15 AM every morning since being trapped.
(d) Ralston reaches out to feel direct sun rays on his legs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once in the water, what happens to Ralston?

2. Ralston is employed by what company after graduation?

3. What does Ralston start to hear that causes him to yell?

4. When Ralston hears about his friends, what feeling does that instill in him?

5. Despite the futility of chipping away at the chockstone, why does Ralston continue to do so?

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