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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. The boulder that pins Ralston's arm is compared to what in size?
(a) A Volkswagon Beetle.
(b) An oven.
(c) A bus tire.
(d) A refrigerator.

2. What sound does Ralston compare the beginning of an avalanche to?
(a) A sonic boom.
(b) An oncoming train.
(c) A diesel engine.
(d) A large crash.

3. What is the chockstone mostly made of?
(a) Granite.
(b) Sandstone.
(c) Limestone.
(d) Shale.

4. How is Ralston saved from the river?
(a) Chad dives in to save Ralston.
(b) Friends pull Ralston in with a rope.
(c) Jean-March dives in to save Ralston.
(d) Ralston eventually swims to the riverbank.

5. What does Ralston do with his urine by day three in the canyon?
(a) He tries to urinate as far away as possible to prevent odors.
(b) He drinks sips of it to survive.
(c) He saves it as future hydration.
(d) He does not have the need to urinate due to dehydration.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the ranger at Teton, what do you do if you decide to throw rocks at a black bear?

2. At the six month anniversary date, he returns to the canyon with whom?

3. Sonja moves to what state for college?

4. What is the average survival time without water in the desert?

5. What does Ralston find and pick up to stick in his hat while hiking?

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