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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. Why does Ralston acknowledge Warren MacDonald in his time of entrapment?
(a) MacDonald is the first to climb all the fourteeners of Colorado.
(b) MacDonald has his arms amputated during the Korean War.
(c) MacDonald is a world-renowned orthopedic surgeon.
(d) MacDonald loses his limbs in a hiking accident.

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

3. Of the listed items, which is found in Ralston's pack?
(a) An emergency blanket.
(b) A multi-tool.
(c) A folding knife.
(d) An emergency candle.

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

5. What does Ralston realize about his pinned limb?
(a) The limb is no longer salvageable.
(b) The limb can still move.
(c) The limb can still be saved if the chockstone is carefully removed.
(d) Ralston still has feelings in it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During a hike at Havasupai Canyon, what happens to Ralston near Beaver Falls?

3. Where is Ralston's first backpacking trip?

4. Conserving water, how often does Ralston takes sips in the beginning of his entrapment?

5. What stops Ralston from amputating his arm this time?

(see the answer key)

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