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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. After sitting for fifteen minutes, what begins to happen to Ralston's legs?
(a) Ralston hurts his right ankle as he swings it.
(b) His legs begin to form clots.
(c) His legs get cramped with restricted blood flow.
(d) His legs get tender from the material cutting into his legs.

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

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

4. Where does the gang separate after a shootout?
(a) Lee's Ferry.
(b) Tombstone.
(c) OK Corral.
(d) Roost Canyon.

5. What happens when Ralston attempts to hammer the blade with a large rock?
(a) The rock flicks the knife into a hole at his feet.
(b) Ralston misses and creates a large bruise.
(c) The rock breaks to pieces in his hands.
(d) The rock wedges the blade into the boulder.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ralston do to try and keep himself warm?

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

4. According to the ranger at Teton, what do you do if you decide to throw rocks at a black bear?

5. After the near drowning incident, what does Ralston share with Sonja that night?

(see the answer key)

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