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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 "Day Three: 'Push on Till the Day"'.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ralston attends what university?
(a) Carnegie Mellon University.
(b) Penn State.
(c) Cornell University.
(d) University of Pittsburgh.

2. Who is the last to be retrieved from the avalanche?
(a) Ralston.
(b) Mark.
(c) The emergency crew.
(d) Chadwick.

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

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

5. At Mount Holy Cross, what close call does Ralston encounter?
(a) A thunder and lightning storm.
(b) Dehydration.
(c) A cornice collapse he is one step away from.
(d) Hypothermia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the leader of this gang?

2. How is Ralston saved from the river?

3. Where is Ralston's first backpacking trip?

4. Ralston's fascination with canyons stems from what time in his life?

5. When Ralston hears about his friends, what feeling does that instill in him?

(see the answer key)

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