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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. After Ralston's entrapment, how does Ralston's goal of climbing Colorado's fourteeners in winter change?
(a) He plans to do them all, just not solo.
(b) It doesn't. He still plans to do them all.
(c) He plans to just focus on climbing the top 100 in summertime.
(d) He always brings a sharp knife just in case.

2. As the two hikers Ralston meets earlier on Saturday leave the canyon, what happens that makes one of them think Ralston is already gone?
(a) They know they have a longer hike out than Ralston does.
(b) It is already sunset.
(c) They do not see Ralston's truck at the parking lot.
(d) They come out of the canyon late and do not see Ralston's bike.

3. How does Ralston use his rope bag to keep warm?
(a) He wraps it around his shoulders like a shawl.
(b) He ties it around his torso.
(c) He draws his legs into it to keep them warm.
(d) He places it over his head.

4. John Griffith is last seen in what year?
(a) 1890.
(b) 1889.
(c) 1899.
(d) 1879.

5. What sign leads Ralston to believe he is not yet fully dehydrated?
(a) He continues to have urges to urinate.
(b) The cuts from hammering actually bleed.
(c) He is able to cry.
(d) He produces saliva.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Ralston saved from the river?

2. What does Ralston realize about his pinned limb?

3. When Ralston returns from his trip to Mount Holy Cross, what news does he hear about his friends?

4. Where is Ralston's first solo overnight trip?

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

(see the answer key)

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