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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 does Ralston make out of the elastic tubing insulation from his Camelbak?
(a) A tourniquet.
(b) A pulley.
(c) A noose.
(d) An animal trap.

2. In the middle of recording on his video camera, he states "even if I see Wednesday." What does this mean to Ralston?
(a) There is no point to seeing Wednesday when it comes.
(b) There is a chance to see Wednesday, and he does not give up hope.
(c) That he loses hope and waits for death or an improbable rescue.
(d) He expects to die in Tuesday night's cold.

3. What happens when Ralston attempts to hammer the blade with a large rock?
(a) The rock flicks the knife into a hole at his feet.
(b) Ralston misses and creates a large bruise.
(c) The rock wedges the blade into the boulder.
(d) The rock breaks to pieces in his hands.

4. By the second day, how does Ralston feel the ordeal ends?
(a) Hikers find and rescue him.
(b) With an amputated limb and rescue.
(c) Ute Mountaineering start the missing persons report and begin a search and rescue.
(d) In death.

5. What is the "sun salute"?
(a) A favorite marching band song Ralston hums to keep himself busy.
(b) Ralston reaches out to feel direct sun rays on his legs.
(c) Ralston calls out "Good morning sun!" at 8:15 AM every morning since being trapped.
(d) Ralston salutes the sun every morning, happy to see it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ralston do with his urine by day three in the canyon?

2. Why does Ralston acknowledge Warren MacDonald in his time of entrapment?

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

4. Why does Ralston stop yelling?

5. Ralston reminisces about which family friend that is known to be full of positive thinking and attitude?

(see the answer key)

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