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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 large piece of information is missing from searching for Ralston's vehicle effectively?
(a) The correct license plate number.
(b) The model of the vehicle.
(c) The year of the vehicle.
(d) The make of the vehicle.

2. One of the hikers mentions that the pictures in the book "Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado Plateau" look like what?
(a) Ghosts.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Dried raisins.
(d) Zombies.

3. How does Leona find out that Ralston never shows to work?
(a) Leona drives to check if Ralston shows up to work.
(b) Brian, Ralston's manager, calls the house looking for him.
(c) The police come by to ask questions.
(d) Brian and Joe tell her.

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

5. What is the name of the first "fourteener" Ralston climbs with his friend?
(a) Twin Peaks.
(b) Randall Peak.
(c) Longs Peak.
(d) Lilly Peak.

Short Answer Questions

1. Between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, what does Ralston etch into the wall?

2. What adage does Rob Cooper use to discuss with Ralston?

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

4. What does Ralston start to hear that causes him to yell?

5. What is the name of the place in which Ralston is trapped?

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