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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 "Firestorm".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What importance does the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse play in Ralston's life?
(a) It is where his friend almost sdue to an avalanche.
(b) It is a ski race Ralston and a friend finish in inclement weather.
(c) It is where he wins his first ski race.
(d) It is his first Colorado winter fourteener.

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

3. Where is Mr. Ralston when Brian notifies his wife of their missing son?
(a) On a tour in New York City.
(b) Giving a tour of New York City.
(c) Visiting his daughter.
(d) At the Greenville Church.

4. Once in the water, what happens to Ralston?
(a) He gets feet caught between rocks.
(b) He gets thrown into large boulders.
(c) He forgets how to swim.
(d) He gets caught in the main current.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ralston decide to do as Chad takes photos of Havasupai Creek?

2. Before Brian calls the Spruce Street house, who calls in to check on Ralston?

3. What alters Ralston's original plans that set him on a course to the desert in Utah?

4. On the Saturday Ralston gets trapped, what does he plan to check out during the hike?

5. After the near drowning incident, what does Ralston share with Sonja that night?

(see the answer key)

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