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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. According to the ranger at Teton, what do you do if you decide to throw rocks at a black bear?
(a) Say, "Hey you! Stop following me," then throw rocks.
(b) Hide in the bushes and ambush the bear with lots of rocks.
(c) Throw and run.
(d) Shout, wave your arms in the air, stomp aggressively, then throw the rocks.

2. What danger does Ralston notice on his descent from Capitol Peak?
(a) Signs of hypothermia.
(b) Signs of confusion.
(c) Signs of dehydration.
(d) Signs of frostbite.

3. Who is John Griffith's first employer?
(a) Harvey's Ranchers.
(b) Dom's Meats.
(c) Ted's Cattlemen.
(d) Harris cattle operation.

4. During Ralston's predicament when surveying a ski race route, what does he have to do?
(a) Click out and carry his skis.
(b) Make a snow cave and wait for five hours until safe.
(c) Drag an ice axe onto bare rock during a fall.
(d) Climb a tree and wait for three hours until safe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At Mount Holy Cross, what close call does Ralston encounter?

2. What is different on Thursday morning than from all of Ralston's other mornings in the canyon?

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

4. Ralston reminisces about which family friend that is known to be full of positive thinking and attitude?

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

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