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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During a hike at Havasupai Canyon, what happens to Ralston near Beaver Falls?
(a) Trips over the edge of a log dam and falls into nearby cacti.
(b) Falls into prickly-pear cacti.
(c) Swims into a beaver lodge and encounters angry tenants.
(d) Falls into the river and almost drowns.

2. Sonja moves to what state for college?
(a) New Mexico.
(b) Texas.
(c) Alaska.
(d) Arizona.

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

4. John Griffith is known to head for what destination?
(a) Blue John Canyon.
(b) Roost Canyon.
(c) Lee's Ferry.
(d) Oklahoma.

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

6. Who is Ralston most impressed by during his ski trip with the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council?
(a) Mark.
(b) Dan.
(c) Himself.
(d) Chadwick.

7. What disease does Betty contract as a child?
(a) Rubella.
(b) Polio.
(c) Smallpox.
(d) Measles.

8. Considering Ralston's risky adventures, how does he see himself dying?
(a) Abruptly, such as in a fall.
(b) On his death bed, due to natural causes.
(c) Jumping a cliff on skis.
(d) A slow death, such as his current predicament.

9. Of the listed items, which is found in Ralston's pack?
(a) An emergency candle.
(b) An emergency blanket.
(c) A folding knife.
(d) A multi-tool.

10. What excites Ralston most when he summits Maroon Bells in the wintertime?
(a) The sunset over Pyramids Peak.
(b) He gets a news story about him.
(c) He does it five hrs faster than in summertime.
(d) He set a record of fastest climb up Maroon Bells.

11. How does John Griffith get his nickname?
(a) He has one blue eye and one brown eye.
(b) He always wears blue jeans.
(c) He always has a frown on his face.
(d) He has a dog named Blue.

12. By the second day, how does Ralston feel the ordeal ends?
(a) Ute Mountaineering start the missing persons report and begin a search and rescue.
(b) In death.
(c) With an amputated limb and rescue.
(d) Hikers find and rescue him.

13. Why does Ralston stop yelling?
(a) His throat gets even more dehydrated.
(b) He falls asleep.
(c) He is afraid it causes panic.
(d) He thinks it attracts bears.

14. What stops Ralston from amputating his arm this time?
(a) He has no tools to cut his bones.
(b) The tourniquet keeps getting loose.
(c) He considers the possibility of still saving his limb.
(d) He passes out.

15. Where does Ralston find work in Aspen?
(a) Ute Mountaineer.
(b) EMS.
(c) Marmot.
(d) REI.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Ralston's left hand to swell?

2. Considering Ralston's rations by day three, how much longer does he expect to survive?

3. After the near drowning incident, what does Ralston share with Sonja that night?

4. Who is Ralston's best friend that climbs his first "fourteener" with him?

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

(see the answer keys)

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