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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. When climbing Humphrey's Peak, what danger does Ralston encounter?
(a) A cougar.
(b) Thunder and lightning.
(c) An avalanche.
(d) A grizzly bear.

2. What is Ralston's last trance that makes him believe he survives?
(a) His future son in a future home.
(b) Ghosts in the canyonlands that communicate it is not yet his time.
(c) Friends that non-verbally communicate, "When you are ready, then we are real."
(d) A welcoming house party with all his friends and family.

3. Back in solitude, Ralston listens to what band on his CD player?
(a) Phish.
(b) Nirvana.
(c) Poison.
(d) Dave Matthews Band.

4. Mark teaches Aron what skills for future climbing adventures?
(a) Orienteering, rock climbing, wilderness first aid.
(b) Avalanche awareness, orienteering, and what to do during predator encounters.
(c) Rock climbing, avalanche awareness, and rope work.
(d) Rock climbing, wilderness first aid, and rope work.

5. What alters Ralston's original plans that set him on a course to the desert in Utah?
(a) Unusual warm weather that set avalanche hazards.
(b) His ski buddies cancel due to family emergency.
(c) Sub-zero weather make the ski terrain icy.
(d) A late-winter storm that set avalanche hazards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ralston decides to amputate his limb. What does he first use to try to make a tourniquet?

2. What adage does Rob Cooper use to discuss with Ralston?

3. During Ralston's predicament when surveying a ski race route, what does he have to do?

4. Who does Ralston originally forget and then remember to talk to on his videotape?

5. What does Ralston attempt to make to remove the chockstone?

(see the answer key)

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