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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) Mount Sopris.
(b) Longs Peak.
(c) Mount of the Holy Cross.
(d) Quandary Peak.

2. During Ralston's predicament when surveying a ski race route, what does he have to do?
(a) Climb a tree and wait for three hours until safe.
(b) Make a snow cave and wait for five hours until safe.
(c) Drag an ice axe onto bare rock during a fall.
(d) Click out and carry his skis.

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

4. Before Brian calls the Spruce Street house, who calls in to check on Ralston?
(a) Ralston's mother.
(b) Leona.
(c) Elliot.
(d) Brian and Joe.

5. Who does Mrs. Ralston recruit to help her decide what to do?
(a) Michelle.
(b) Elliot.
(c) Ann.
(d) Mr. Ralston.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What importance does the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse play in Ralston's life?

4. How is Ralston saved from the river?

5. Sonja moves to what state for college?

(see the answer key)

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