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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. What does Ralston do to try and keep himself warm?
(a) Ralston tucks his limbs into his clothing.
(b) Ralston puts on his Camelbak.
(c) Ralston places the Camelbak above him as a windshield.
(d) Ralston rubs his legs and arms with his hand.

2. Conserving water, how often does Ralston takes sips in the beginning of his entrapment?
(a) Every 90 minutes.
(b) Once an hour.
(c) After each successful flake is chipped away.
(d) Every two hours.

3. After the near drowning incident, what does Ralston share with Sonja that night?
(a) S'mores.
(b) Ralston reports how he no longer wants to solo climb.
(c) Ralston states that it is the coolest thing he's ever done.
(d) Ralston confides his fear of dying in the river.

4. What does Ralston attempt to make to remove the chockstone?
(a) A wedge.
(b) A hammer with his blade and a rock.
(c) A lever system.
(d) A makeshift pulley.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Ralston talks to the camera about recovery costs, what dominates Ralston's thoughts much of the time?

2. What does Ralston end up using to make a successful tourniquet?

3. How does Leona find out that Ralston never shows to work?

4. What do Brad and Leah determine when they do not see Ralston in Utah?

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

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