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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the original Aspen Police contact Brian and Mrs. Ralston work with to find Ralston?
(a) Eric Ross.
(b) Adam Crider.
(c) Dan Heinrich.
(d) Jason Halladay.

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

3. During a hike at Havasupai Canyon, what happens to Ralston near Beaver Falls?
(a) Trips over the edge of a log dam and falls into nearby cacti.
(b) Swims into a beaver lodge and encounters angry tenants.
(c) Falls into prickly-pear cacti.
(d) Falls into the river and almost drowns.

4. What is one of Ralston's motivations to hike Negro Bill Canyon?
(a) Because it is in the middle between Moab and Goblin Valley, where the party is located.
(b) To catch twilight photos at the natural bridge.
(c) To train for Blue John Canyon.
(d) To see one of the ten longest natural bridges in the United States.

5. Sonja spends Thanksgiving camping at Havasupai Canyon with whom?
(a) Her brother and old high school friends.
(b) Aron Ralston.
(c) Ralston, Jean-Marc, and Chad.
(d) The entire family.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Humphrey's peak, what does Ralston share with his friend Mark?

2. Sonja moves to what state for college?

3. How does Mrs. Ralston and her friend attempt to get information on her son's whereabouts?

4. Who does Mrs. Ralston recruit to help her decide what to do?

5. How many fourteeners does Ralston climb in Colorado?

(see the answer key)

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