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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. How does Steve from the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council help?
(a) He becomes the contact person to communicate with Ralston's mother.
(b) He becomes the New Mexico contact person to avoid further confusion.
(c) He maps out possible locations in Utah and volunteers time to search.
(d) He drives to Colorado to help with the search.

2. What is the average survival time without water in the desert?
(a) Five to six days.
(b) Three to four days.
(c) Four to five days.
(d) Two to three days.

3. Who is the region in which Ralston is trapped named after?
(a) Butch Cassidy.
(b) Indian Ed.
(c) Mr. Griffin.
(d) John Griffith.

4. What does Ralston realize when reflecting on his discussions with Rob Cooper?
(a) Ralston places more value on the achievement than on the journey.
(b) Rob is wrong, Ralston is right.
(c) Rob teaches Ralston to peak fourteeners only if it makes Ralston happy.
(d) That Ralston has the tenacity to live and survive this ordeal.

5. What sign leads Ralston to believe he is not yet fully dehydrated?
(a) The cuts from hammering actually bleed.
(b) He continues to have urges to urinate.
(c) He produces saliva.
(d) He is able to cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ralston find and pick up to stick in his hat while hiking?

2. What does Leona assume when she does not see Ralston at her going away party?

3. Who is John Griffith's first employer?

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

5. According to the ranger at Teton, what do you do if you decide to throw rocks at a black bear?

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