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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 does Ralston do with his urine by day three in the canyon?
(a) He drinks sips of it to survive.
(b) He saves it as future hydration.
(c) He does not have the need to urinate due to dehydration.
(d) He tries to urinate as far away as possible to prevent odors.

2. Why does Ralston stop yelling?
(a) His throat gets even more dehydrated.
(b) He thinks it attracts bears.
(c) He is afraid it causes panic.
(d) He falls asleep.

3. As the two hikers Ralston meets earlier on Saturday leave the canyon, what happens that makes one of them think Ralston is already gone?
(a) They know they have a longer hike out than Ralston does.
(b) They do not see Ralston's truck at the parking lot.
(c) They come out of the canyon late and do not see Ralston's bike.
(d) It is already sunset.

4. What nickname does Ralston's mother give him during the trip to the national park?
(a) Gonzo.
(b) Animal.
(c) Beast.
(d) Kermit.

5. What is the chockstone mostly made of?
(a) Shale.
(b) Limestone.
(c) Granite.
(d) Sandstone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ralston compares his freedom to being born again, but with what important difference?

2. What image of Ralston does Leona see while in Boulder?

3. To keep some form of control, what is one relatively trivial thing Ralston does?

4. What character is used to indicate the location of the party Ralston mentions to the other hikers?

5. What does Ralston make out of the elastic tubing insulation from his Camelbak?

(see the answer key)

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