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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ralston recount his recent solo adventures?
(a) To get a news story on his upcoming climb.
(b) To get invited to more climbing trips.
(c) To humble a bragging friend.
(d) To impress a friend he admires.

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

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

4. Ralston is able to make a seat out of what?
(a) Ralston ties his ropes into a makeshift sitting-hammock.
(b) A large boulder nearby.
(c) A concave divot in the wall.
(d) The harness and rappelling gear.

5. Considering Ralston's risky adventures, how does he see himself dying?
(a) Jumping a cliff on skis.
(b) A slow death, such as his current predicament.
(c) Abruptly, such as in a fall.
(d) On his death bed, due to natural causes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his first log, what is one thing Ralston mentions?

2. Despite the futility of chipping away at the chockstone, why does Ralston continue to do so?

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

4. Why does Ralston stop yelling?

5. What does Ralston make out of the elastic tubing insulation from his Camelbak?

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare Warren MacDonald and Betty Darr and their relationship to Ralston.

2. Describe John Griffith's skills that help him survive the wild west.

3. Although Ralston usually prepares himself before setting out on his adventures, what event(s) occur(s) at Havasupai that shows Ralston does not always look before he leaps?

4. Other than the technical skills Ralston learns from his friends about the outdoors, how does Ralston use his educational background to help him in the canyon?

5. What "clothing" does Ralston makeshift for himself to keep warm at night? What else does he do to stay warm from the chill?

6. How does Ralston's attitude about the outdoors change over time while growing up?

7. Describe Ralston's first taping on his video recorder in the canyon.

8. What does Ralston consider his morning routine and why is it important to him?

9. How does Ralston react spiritually to his entrapment?

10. Why is it be natural for Betty Darr to come up in Ralston's mind during his entrapment?

(see the answer keys)

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