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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. What is John Griffith's first job?
(a) Baker.
(b) Cook.
(c) Rancher.
(d) Butcher.

2. In Spring of 2002, Ralston quits Intel to do what?
(a) Move to the Andes.
(b) Climb Denali.
(c) Finish climbing all the "fourteeners".
(d) Climb Everest.

3. What nickname does Ralston's mother give him during the trip to the national park?
(a) Beast.
(b) Kermit.
(c) Animal.
(d) Gonzo.

4. What disease does Betty contract as a child?
(a) Smallpox.
(b) Rubella.
(c) Measles.
(d) Polio.

5. Ralston reminisces about which family friend that is known to be full of positive thinking and attitude?
(a) Lily McDonald.
(b) Betty Darr.
(c) Daria Boyd.
(d) Betsy Downing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the first "fourteener" Ralston climbs with his friend?

2. What does Ralston see overhead the next morning as he chips away at the chockstone?

3. Who is Ralston's best friend that climbs his first "fourteener" with him?

4. What is the chockstone mostly made of?

5. As a raft guide, Ralston takes his friends on a night trip to what canyon?

(see the answer key)

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