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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 "Day Six: Enlightenment and Euphoria".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Ralston's best friend that climbs his first "fourteener" with him?
(a) Henry Jones.
(b) Jon Heinrich.
(c) Jimmy Helbig.
(d) John Gray.

2. What image of Ralston does Leona see while in Boulder?
(a) An exhausted Ralston.
(b) Ralston wandering, holding his arm tight.
(c) A falling rock.
(d) Ralston sleeping peacefully, unsure of his level of consciousness.

3. What sound does Ralston compare the beginning of an avalanche to?
(a) An oncoming train.
(b) A sonic boom.
(c) A diesel engine.
(d) A large crash.

4. Before Brian calls the Spruce Street house, who calls in to check on Ralston?
(a) Brian and Joe.
(b) Leona.
(c) Ralston's mother.
(d) Elliot.

5. How does John Griffith get his nickname?
(a) He always has a frown on his face.
(b) He has one blue eye and one brown eye.
(c) He has a dog named Blue.
(d) He always wears blue jeans.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many hours of darkness must Ralston survive through each night?

2. How does Ralston view his trances?

3. Why does Ralston acknowledge Warren MacDonald in his time of entrapment?

4. What happens to Ralston's friendships after the avalanche?

5. When Ralston returns from his trip to Mount Holy Cross, what news does he hear about his friends?

(see the answer key)

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