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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ralston realize about the noises he hears?
(a) The noises are getting closer.
(b) The noises are getting further away.
(c) The noises are angels.
(d) The noises are a figment of his imagination.

2. Who is the leader of this gang?
(a) John Griffith.
(b) Indian Ed.
(c) Butch Cassidy.
(d) Silver Tip.

3. What does Ralston decide to do as Chad takes photos of Havasupai Creek?
(a) Cannonball into the river.
(b) Dive into the river with Jean-Marc.
(c) Go for a swim.
(d) Tackle Chad into the river.

4. When Ralston recounts his adventures, how does his friend react?
(a) He tries to tell a more impressive story.
(b) He is impressed and jealous.
(c) Unimpressed, he reminds Ralston "as long as it makes you happy."
(d) He invites Ralston on an upcoming climbing trip.

5. What does Ralston do to try and keep himself warm?
(a) Ralston rubs his legs and arms with his hand.
(b) Ralston puts on his Camelbak.
(c) Ralston places the Camelbak above him as a windshield.
(d) Ralston tucks his limbs into his clothing.

6. With what famous gang does the person bearing this region's name run with?
(a) Harris's Cattle Ranchers.
(b) The Wild Westerners.
(c) The Crazy Bunch.
(d) The Wild Bunch.

7. Sonja spends Thanksgiving camping at Havasupai Canyon with whom?
(a) Her brother and old high school friends.
(b) The entire family.
(c) Aron Ralston.
(d) Ralston, Jean-Marc, and Chad.

8. For the first two days, how do you describe Ralston's reaction to the situation?
(a) Spiritual.
(b) Angry.
(c) Rational.
(d) Panicky.

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

10. Ralston's fascination with canyons stems from what time in his life?
(a) A school fieldtrip across Colorado.
(b) A family vacation to Utah and Grand Canyon.
(c) Outdoor adventure camp.
(d) Photographic books from a family friend.

11. Ralston attends what university?
(a) Carnegie Mellon University.
(b) Penn State.
(c) University of Pittsburgh.
(d) Cornell University.

12. Who is the last to be retrieved from the avalanche?
(a) The emergency crew.
(b) Chadwick.
(c) Ralston.
(d) Mark.

13. What happens when Ralston attempts to hammer the blade with a large rock?
(a) The rock flicks the knife into a hole at his feet.
(b) The rock breaks to pieces in his hands.
(c) The rock wedges the blade into the boulder.
(d) Ralston misses and creates a large bruise.

14. Who is Ralston's best friend that climbs his first "fourteener" with him?
(a) John Gray.
(b) Jimmy Helbig.
(c) Jon Heinrich.
(d) Henry Jones.

15. After sitting for fifteen minutes, what begins to happen to Ralston's legs?
(a) His legs begin to form clots.
(b) His legs get cramped with restricted blood flow.
(c) Ralston hurts his right ankle as he swings it.
(d) His legs get tender from the material cutting into his legs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What nickname does Ralston's mother give him during the trip to the national park?

3. Of the listed items, which is found in Ralston's pack?

4. What does Ralston realize when reflecting on his discussions with Rob Cooper?

5. What is the average survival time without water in the desert?

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