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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 "Day Two: Failing Options".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the hikers mentions that the pictures in the book "Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado Plateau" look like what?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Ghosts.
(c) Zombies.
(d) Dried raisins.

2. Sonja spends Thanksgiving camping at Havasupai Canyon with whom?
(a) Ralston, Jean-Marc, and Chad.
(b) Aron Ralston.
(c) The entire family.
(d) Her brother and old high school friends.

3. What part of Ralston's arm is crushed between the boulder and the canyon wall?
(a) At the shoulder.
(b) The top of the palm.
(c) Just above the elbow.
(d) Near the wrist.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ralston stop yelling?

2. Where is Ralston's first solo overnight trip?

3. What does Ralston find and pick up to stick in his hat while hiking?

4. Ralston attends what university?

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

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