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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the weekend Ralston gets trapped, where does he originally plan to go?
(a) Quandary Peak.
(b) Mount of the Holy Cross.
(c) Mount Sopris.
(d) Longs Peak.

2. What promising information does Jason Halladay provide?
(a) More contact information.
(b) The correct vehicle information needed.
(c) Ralston's canyon interests from a past email.
(d) He verifies the Holy Cross trip is cancelled.

3. When getting too confident at Slick Rock Trail, what happens to Ralston?
(a) He falls head first into a snow pile when trying to show off on his skis.
(b) In the middle of hopping between boulders, he slips into a crack and rolls his ankle.
(c) He gets stuck on a climb and has to retreat and reroute himself.
(d) He slams into a sand trap face forward.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Steve from the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council help?

3. Mark teaches Aron what skills for future climbing adventures?

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

5. What is the name of the national park Ralston gets trapped in?

(see the answer key)

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