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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. John Griffith is last seen in what year?
(a) 1899.
(b) 1889.
(c) 1890.
(d) 1879.
2. What part of Ralston's arm is crushed between the boulder and the canyon wall?
(a) Just above the elbow.
(b) The top of the palm.
(c) Near the wrist.
(d) At the shoulder.
3. What does Ralston realize about the noises he hears?
(a) The noises are angels.
(b) The noises are a figment of his imagination.
(c) The noises are getting closer.
(d) The noises are getting further away.
4. What is the "sun salute"?
(a) Ralston reaches out to feel direct sun rays on his legs.
(b) Ralston salutes the sun every morning, happy to see it.
(c) A favorite marching band song Ralston hums to keep himself busy.
(d) Ralston calls out "Good morning sun!" at 8:15 AM every morning since being trapped.
5. What is John Griffith's first job?
(a) Rancher.
(b) Baker.
(c) Cook.
(d) Butcher.
6. Conserving water, how often does Ralston takes sips in the beginning of his entrapment?
(a) Every 90 minutes.
(b) Every two hours.
(c) Once an hour.
(d) After each successful flake is chipped away.
7. The boulder that pins Ralston's arm is compared to what in size?
(a) A Volkswagon Beetle.
(b) A refrigerator.
(c) A bus tire.
(d) An oven.
8. How many hours of darkness must Ralston survive through each night?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Nine.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.
9. After sitting for fifteen minutes, what begins to happen to Ralston's legs?
(a) His legs begin to form clots.
(b) His legs get tender from the material cutting into his legs.
(c) Ralston hurts his right ankle as he swings it.
(d) His legs get cramped with restricted blood flow.
10. What sound does Ralston compare the beginning of an avalanche to?
(a) A diesel engine.
(b) A large crash.
(c) A sonic boom.
(d) An oncoming train.
11. What excites Ralston most when he summits Maroon Bells in the wintertime?
(a) The sunset over Pyramids Peak.
(b) He does it five hrs faster than in summertime.
(c) He gets a news story about him.
(d) He set a record of fastest climb up Maroon Bells.
12. Ralston's fascination with canyons stems from what time in his life?
(a) Photographic books from a family friend.
(b) Outdoor adventure camp.
(c) A school fieldtrip across Colorado.
(d) A family vacation to Utah and Grand Canyon.
13. Where does the gang separate after a shootout?
(a) Lee's Ferry.
(b) Roost Canyon.
(c) OK Corral.
(d) Tombstone.
14. What does Ralston decide to do as Chad takes photos of Havasupai Creek?
(a) Go for a swim.
(b) Tackle Chad into the river.
(c) Dive into the river with Jean-Marc.
(d) Cannonball into the river.
15. What does Ralston see overhead the next morning as he chips away at the chockstone?
(a) A raven.
(b) A hawk.
(c) A vulture.
(d) An eagle.
Short Answer Questions
1. Near the beginning of Ralston's hike, he meets which other hikers?
2. Where is Ralston's first solo overnight trip?
3. What conservationist author does Ralston and the other hikers admire?
4. Ralston is employed by what company after graduation?
5. Once in the water, what happens to Ralston?
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