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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. What information does Elliot attempt to get from the Denali National Park Service?
(a) Ralston's email address.
(b) Ralston's Denali team members' contact information.
(c) Ralston's license plate number.
(d) Ralston's old New Mexico address.

2. What do Brad and Leah determine when they do not see Ralston in Utah?
(a) That something is wrong, but they have to wait 24 hours to know for sure.
(b) Perhaps Ralston gets lost too.
(c) That Ralston returns to Colorado early.
(d) They see him at the house party back in Colorado.

3. Previously, Ralston asks for guidance and direction to understand why he is in this situation. However, by day four, Ralston prays for what?
(a) Patience to "see this through".
(b) Leona to report him missing earlier than what he believes is reasonable.
(c) An angel to help free him from the chockstone.
(d) His parents' understanding of his adventurous lifestyle.

4. John Griffith is known to head for what destination?
(a) Lee's Ferry.
(b) Blue John Canyon.
(c) Oklahoma.
(d) Roost Canyon.

5. Between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, what does Ralston etch into the wall?
(a) "ARON OCT 75, APR 03 RIP."
(b) "ARON OCT 75, MAY 03 RIP."
(c) "RIP ARON, APR 30, 03."
(d) "I lived until I died."

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mrs. Ralston and her friend attempt to get information on her son's whereabouts?

2. What is different about his last trance compared to all the other previous trances?

3. What does Ralston realize about the noises he hears?

4. Ralston reminisces about past thirst-quenchers. Which type does he most often think about?

5. What does Ralston drop when he attempts to place it safely into his pack with the swollen hand?

(see the answer key)

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