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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. The boulder that pins Ralston's arm is compared to what in size?
(a) A refrigerator.
(b) An oven.
(c) A bus tire.
(d) A Volkswagon Beetle.

2. Near the beginning of Ralston's hike, he meets which other hikers?
(a) Steve and Eve.
(b) Grace and Sammy.
(c) Megan and Kristi.
(d) Molly and Taylor.

3. During this nighttime rafting trip, how does Ralston discern whether there are rapids in the dark?
(a) If the stars reflect off the water, it is calm.
(b) By sitting in front to listen ahead.
(c) Ralston tests the waters with his oars.
(d) Ralston memorizes the rapids from earlier trips.

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

5. Ralston joins what school club when he moves to Colorado?
(a) Snowboarding club.
(b) Mountaineering club.
(c) Rafting club.
(d) Ski club.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the listed items, which is found in Ralston's pack?

2. Silver Tip escapes after how many years in prison?

3. Ralston attends what university?

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

5. In Spring of 2002, Ralston quits Intel to do what?

(see the answer key)

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