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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. Near the halfway point of the canyon, Ralston must rappel down what?
(a) The Big Drop.
(b) The Long Fall.
(c) The Big Ditch.
(d) The Deep Gulch.

2. What does Ralston find and pick up to stick in his hat while hiking?
(a) A raven's feather.
(b) Crow feathers.
(c) A hawk's tail feather.
(d) An eagle's tail feather.

3. What does Brian decide to do when Ralston does not show up?
(a) Drive to Moab to look for him.
(b) Call Ralston's parents to tell them Ralston is missing.
(c) Call the police and state it is unusual for Ralston to be more than 15 minutes late.
(d) Give it 24 hours before filing a missing persons report.

4. What is Ralston's last trance that makes him believe he survives?
(a) A welcoming house party with all his friends and family.
(b) Friends that non-verbally communicate, "When you are ready, then we are real."
(c) Ghosts in the canyonlands that communicate it is not yet his time.
(d) His future son in a future home.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For the first two days, how do you describe Ralston's reaction to the situation?

3. When Ralston recounts his adventures, how does his friend react?

4. What promising information does Jason Halladay provide?

5. In the middle of recording on his video camera, he states "even if I see Wednesday." What does this mean to Ralston?

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