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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 different about his last trance compared to all the other previous trances?
(a) Ralston is able to control the direction on his own without a guide.
(b) Ralston is able to speak with the people he sees.
(c) Ralston is an active participant in the last trance.
(d) Ralston feels he is present in both planes, the imaginary and the reality.

2. By Tuesday evening, who calls the police to file a missing persons report.
(a) Ralston's parents.
(b) Brian and Leona.
(c) Brian and Joe.
(d) Brad and Leah.

3. In his first log, what is one thing Ralston mentions?
(a) Memories of climbing the "fourteeners".
(b) The two hikers he meets on this trip.
(c) Plans on how to get out.
(d) How he gets to where he is at now.

4. Who does he meet on his hike out of the canyon?
(a) The Meijers.
(b) The Majors.
(c) The Mondales.
(d) The Malones.

5. What is one example of Ralston's resourcefulness to keep warm?
(a) He tucks his head into his Camelbak.
(b) He turns the digital camera bag into a makeshift sleeve.
(c) He runs in place to keep warm.
(d) He huddles close to the chockstone and wall.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to the physical challenges of Ralston's adventures, what does he also appreciate in the outdoors?

2. By what time is the first helicopter on the lookout for Ralston?

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

4. What happens to Ralston's friendships after the avalanche?

5. Where is Ralston's first backpacking trip?

(see the answer key)

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