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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 "Day Four: Out of Food and Water".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do you describe Ralston's personality?
(a) Technical and rational.
(b) Spiritual and emotional.
(c) Emotionally adventurous.
(d) Spontaneous but shy.

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

4. What does Ralston do with his urine before he sips on it?
(a) He smells it.
(b) He distills and decants the sediments.
(c) He mixes it with what water is left to dilute the urine taste.
(d) He filters it through his sock to separate the coarser sediments.

5. What does Ralston realize about his pinned limb?
(a) The limb is no longer salvageable.
(b) Ralston still has feelings in it.
(c) The limb can still be saved if the chockstone is carefully removed.
(d) The limb can still move.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one example of Ralston's resourcefulness to keep warm?

2. What stops Ralston from amputating his arm this time?

3. By the second day, how does Ralston feel the ordeal ends?

4. What is Ralston's biggest risk that can cause his death?

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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