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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 is the name of the first "fourteener" Ralston climbs with his friend?
(a) Lilly Peak.
(b) Twin Peaks.
(c) Longs Peak.
(d) Randall Peak.

2. Who does Ralston originally forget and then remember to talk to on his videotape?
(a) Scott.
(b) Mark.
(c) Garrett.
(d) Chad.

3. What does Ralston realize when reflecting on his discussions with Rob Cooper?
(a) Rob is wrong, Ralston is right.
(b) That Ralston has the tenacity to live and survive this ordeal.
(c) Rob teaches Ralston to peak fourteeners only if it makes Ralston happy.
(d) Ralston places more value on the achievement than on the journey.

4. Mark teaches Aron what skills for future climbing adventures?
(a) Rock climbing, wilderness first aid, and rope work.
(b) Rock climbing, avalanche awareness, and rope work.
(c) Avalanche awareness, orienteering, and what to do during predator encounters.
(d) Orienteering, rock climbing, wilderness first aid.

5. What causes Ralston to have an erratic heartbeat and sunken eyes?
(a) Infection from an open wound.
(b) Old burritos.
(c) Dehydration.
(d) Lack of sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What importance does the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse play in Ralston's life?

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

3. Who is Ralston most impressed by during his ski trip with the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council?

4. What does Ralston start to hear that causes him to yell?

5. What character is used to indicate the location of the party Ralston mentions to the other hikers?

(see the answer key)

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