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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Ralston's mother's immediate reaction to the phone call informing her that her son is missing?
(a) Calm rationalness.
(b) Emotional distress.
(c) Anger.
(d) Helplessness.

4. In addition to the physical challenges of Ralston's adventures, what does he also appreciate in the outdoors?
(a) He gets to meet others that enjoy the same hobbies.
(b) The photographic scenery.
(c) The quiet.
(d) The smell.

5. What information does Elliot attempt to get from the Denali National Park Service?
(a) Ralston's Denali team members' contact information.
(b) Ralston's old New Mexico address.
(c) Ralston's email address.
(d) Ralston's license plate number.

Short Answer Questions

1. The day before getting trapped, what activity does Ralston indulge in?

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

3. During a hike at Havasupai Canyon, what happens to Ralston near Beaver Falls?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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