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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. Where is Ralston's first solo overnight trip?
(a) Little Teton.
(b) Medium Teton.
(c) Middle Teton.
(d) Great Teton.

2. What excites Ralston most when he summits Maroon Bells in the wintertime?
(a) He gets a news story about him.
(b) The sunset over Pyramids Peak.
(c) He set a record of fastest climb up Maroon Bells.
(d) He does it five hrs faster than in summertime.

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

4. How does Ralston document his ordeal?
(a) With photos on his camera.
(b) By etching a journal into the wall.
(c) By writing in a journal.
(d) On a digital video camera.

5. Where does Ralston find work in Aspen?
(a) EMS.
(b) Ute Mountaineer.
(c) Marmot.
(d) REI.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ralston realize when reflecting on his discussions with Rob Cooper?

3. When climbing Humphrey's Peak, what danger does Ralston encounter?

4. What adage does Rob Cooper use to discuss with Ralston?

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

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