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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue "A Farewell to Arm".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What part of Ralston's arm is crushed between the boulder and the canyon wall?
(a) Near the wrist.
(b) At the shoulder.
(c) Just above the elbow.
(d) The top of the palm.

3. What information are the police able to find from Ralston's credit and debit cards?
(a) His last whereabouts are in Glenwood Springs from Thursday.
(b) He buys gas in Moab on Thursday.
(c) He does not use his cards since he leaves Colorado.
(d) He is possibly in the Green River area from a convenience store purchase on Saturday.

4. In 1989, Ralston participates in an outdoor adventure camp that includes what activities?
(a) Rock climbing, white water rafting, and horseback riding.
(b) Horseback riding, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
(c) Skiing, mountain biking, and kayaking.
(d) Ice climbing, rock climbing, and navigation skills.

5. In Spring of 2002, Ralston quits Intel to do what?
(a) Move to the Andes.
(b) Finish climbing all the "fourteeners".
(c) Climb Everest.
(d) Climb Denali.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the region in which Ralston is trapped named after?

2. Three months after his rescue, Ralston is able to do perform what action?

3. What causes Ralston's left hand to swell?

4. What is the chockstone mostly made of?

5. What does Ralston discover when he pokes his pinned thumb?

(see the answer key)

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