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

2. After his initial release, Ralston is re-hospitalized for what?
(a) Gangrene.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) A bone infection.
(d) A separate climbing accident.

3. How do you describe Ralston's video by Thursday in the canyon?
(a) Spiritual.
(b) Unfocused and erratic in thought.
(c) Logistical and sound.
(d) Emotional.

4. Once rescued and stabilized, where does Ralston meet his mother?
(a) A clinic in Green River.
(b) A hospital in Denver.
(c) A hospital in Moab.
(d) A hospital in Grand Junction.

5. John Griffith is known to head for what destination?
(a) Blue John Canyon.
(b) Lee's Ferry.
(c) Roost Canyon.
(d) Oklahoma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Considering Ralston's rations by day three, how much longer does he expect to survive?

2. What is Ralston's last trance that makes him believe he survives?

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

4. The boulder that pins Ralston's arm is compared to what in size?

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

(see the answer key)

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