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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 "How to Become a Retired Engineer in Just Five Short Years".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ralston's fascination with canyons stems from what time in his life?
(a) Outdoor adventure camp.
(b) A school fieldtrip across Colorado.
(c) Photographic books from a family friend.
(d) A family vacation to Utah and Grand Canyon.

2. Back in solitude, Ralston listens to what band on his CD player?
(a) Nirvana.
(b) Phish.
(c) Poison.
(d) Dave Matthews Band.

3. What does Ralston decide to do as Chad takes photos of Havasupai Creek?
(a) Tackle Chad into the river.
(b) Dive into the river with Jean-Marc.
(c) Go for a swim.
(d) Cannonball into the river.

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 gets caught in the main current.
(d) He forgets how to swim.

5. What does Ralston find and pick up to stick in his hat while hiking?
(a) Crow feathers.
(b) A raven's feather.
(c) An eagle's tail feather.
(d) A hawk's tail feather.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ralston joins what school club when he moves to Colorado?

2. With what famous gang does the person bearing this region's name run with?

3. The boulder that pins Ralston's arm is compared to what in size?

4. Ralston reminisces about which family friend that is known to be full of positive thinking and attitude?

5. What does Ralston drop when he attempts to place it safely into his pack with the swollen hand?

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