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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14 "Homing In: "We Have His Truck".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the two hikers Ralston meets earlier on Saturday leave the canyon, what happens that makes one of them think Ralston is already gone?
(a) They do not see Ralston's truck at the parking lot.
(b) It is already sunset.
(c) They come out of the canyon late and do not see Ralston's bike.
(d) They know they have a longer hike out than Ralston does.

2. What does Ralston make out of the elastic tubing insulation from his Camelbak?
(a) A tourniquet.
(b) A pulley.
(c) An animal trap.
(d) A noose.

3. What does Ralston dub his new goal after finishing all the fourteeners in Colorado during summertime?
(a) Winter fourteens.
(b) Thirteeners.
(c) The Centennial State.
(d) Top 100.

4. On day four, Ralston passes time by doing what?
(a) Chipping away the chockstone.
(b) Listening to his Phish CD.
(c) Reminiscing about old times and friends to the video camera.
(d) Etching games of tic-tac-toe on the wall.

5. Ralston's first trance describes him going through what?
(a) A cave.
(b) A blood vessel.
(c) An amusement park.
(d) A carousel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Considering Ralston's risky adventures, how does he see himself dying?

2. In the middle of recording on his video camera, he states "even if I see Wednesday." What does this mean to Ralston?

3. During this nighttime rafting trip, how does Ralston discern whether there are rapids in the dark?

4. Who is the original Aspen Police contact Brian and Mrs. Ralston work with to find Ralston?

5. John Griffith is last seen in what year?

(see the answer key)

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