A Rock and a Hard Place Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Aron Ralston
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A Rock and a Hard Place Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many fourteeners does Ralston climb in Colorado?
(a) 48 of 59.
(b) 30 of 50.
(c) 36 of 59.
(d) 24 of 60.

2. Near the beginning of Ralston's hike, he meets which other hikers?
(a) Molly and Taylor.
(b) Megan and Kristi.
(c) Grace and Sammy.
(d) Steve and Eve.

3. Conserving water, how often does Ralston takes sips in the beginning of his entrapment?
(a) After each successful flake is chipped away.
(b) Every 90 minutes.
(c) Every two hours.
(d) Once an hour.

4. What does Ralston find and pick up to stick in his hat while hiking?
(a) Crow feathers.
(b) A hawk's tail feather.
(c) A raven's feather.
(d) An eagle's tail feather.

5. What is one example of Ralston's resourcefulness to keep warm?
(a) He runs in place to keep warm.
(b) He turns the digital camera bag into a makeshift sleeve.
(c) He tucks his head into his Camelbak.
(d) He huddles close to the chockstone and wall.

6. What does Ralston see overhead the next morning as he chips away at the chockstone?
(a) An eagle.
(b) A raven.
(c) A vulture.
(d) A hawk.

7. What is the "sun salute"?
(a) Ralston salutes the sun every morning, happy to see it.
(b) A favorite marching band song Ralston hums to keep himself busy.
(c) Ralston calls out "Good morning sun!" at 8:15 AM every morning since being trapped.
(d) Ralston reaches out to feel direct sun rays on his legs.

8. What does Ralston realize about his pinned limb?
(a) The limb can still move.
(b) The limb can still be saved if the chockstone is carefully removed.
(c) The limb is no longer salvageable.
(d) Ralston still has feelings in it.

9. When Ralston returns from his trip to Mount Holy Cross, what news does he hear about his friends?
(a) They are hospitalized from an avalanche.
(b) They are hospitalized from a ski and snowboard accident.
(c) They are missing from a backcountry ski trip.
(d) One dies in a ski accident, another is in the ICU from a snowboard accident.

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

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

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

13. Where is Ralston's first backpacking trip?
(a) Grand Teton National Park.
(b) Yosemite National Park.
(c) Glacier National Park.
(d) Rocky Mountain National Park.

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

15. What conservationist author does Ralston and the other hikers admire?
(a) John Muir.
(b) Rachel Carson.
(c) Theodore Roosevelt.
(d) Edward Abbey.

Short Answer Questions

1. When climbing Humphrey's Peak, what danger does Ralston encounter?

2. By the second day, how does Ralston feel the ordeal ends?

3. What does Ralston do to try and keep himself warm?

4. Mark teaches Aron what skills for future climbing adventures?

5. What stops Ralston from amputating his arm this time?

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