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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. In his first log, what is one thing Ralston mentions?
(a) How he gets to where he is at now.
(b) Memories of climbing the "fourteeners".
(c) Plans on how to get out.
(d) The two hikers he meets on this trip.

2. After Humphrey's peak, what does Ralston share with his friend Mark?
(a) He plans to solo climb all "fourteeners" of Colorado in winter.
(b) He plans to solo climb Denali by the following winter.
(c) He plans to climb the seven highest peaks in the world.
(d) He plans to climb Everest.

3. John Griffith is last seen in what year?
(a) 1879.
(b) 1890.
(c) 1889.
(d) 1899.

4. Who is John Griffith's first employer?
(a) Harris cattle operation.
(b) Dom's Meats.
(c) Ted's Cattlemen.
(d) Harvey's Ranchers.

5. The boulder that pins Ralston's arm is compared to what in size?
(a) A bus tire.
(b) A refrigerator.
(c) A Volkswagon Beetle.
(d) An oven.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite missing Ralston at the trailhead, the two hikers figure they see Ralston again at a party. Where is the party?

2. Near the beginning of Ralston's hike, he meets which other hikers?

3. What does the dispatcher fail to tell those that file Ralston's missing persons report?

4. Who is the leader of this gang?

5. What sound does Ralston compare the beginning of an avalanche to?

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