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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the original Aspen Police contact Brian and Mrs. Ralston work with to find Ralston?
(a) Jason Halladay.
(b) Eric Ross.
(c) Adam Crider.
(d) Dan Heinrich.

2. How do you describe Ralston's video by Thursday in the canyon?
(a) Unfocused and erratic in thought.
(b) Logistical and sound.
(c) Emotional.
(d) Spiritual.

3. On the Saturday Ralston gets trapped, what does he plan to check out during the hike?
(a) Photo opportunities of sunsets.
(b) Natural bridges.
(c) Petroglyphs.
(d) Future mountain biking trails.

4. By what time is the first helicopter on the lookout for Ralston?
(a) 1:30 P.M.
(b) 11:30 A.M.
(c) 2:00 P.M.
(d) 2:50 P.M.

5. In addition to the physical challenges of Ralston's adventures, what does he also appreciate in the outdoors?
(a) The smell.
(b) The quiet.
(c) The photographic scenery.
(d) He gets to meet others that enjoy the same hobbies.

6. What unusual act does Ralston try with his lip balm?
(a) Bites into it and mush it around his mouth.
(b) Applies a layer to his amputation attempt to prevent infections.
(c) Applies it to his left hand to ease the scratches and bruises.
(d) Swallows it to coat his dry throat.

7. Before Brian calls the Spruce Street house, who calls in to check on Ralston?
(a) Elliot.
(b) Brian and Joe.
(c) Leona.
(d) Ralston's mother.

8. What do Brad and Leah determine when they do not see Ralston in Utah?
(a) That Ralston returns to Colorado early.
(b) Perhaps Ralston gets lost too.
(c) That something is wrong, but they have to wait 24 hours to know for sure.
(d) They see him at the house party back in Colorado.

9. During one of Ralston's attempt to amputate his arm, how does he react to the puncture?
(a) He cannot feel the pain, so continues to try and cut the bones.
(b) He compares it to a dissection from school days.
(c) He puts himself into shock.
(d) He panics and finishes off his water by pouring it over his wound.

10. What large piece of information is missing from searching for Ralston's vehicle effectively?
(a) The correct license plate number.
(b) The model of the vehicle.
(c) The make of the vehicle.
(d) The year of the vehicle.

11. Ralston surveys the route previous to a ski race and encounters what predicament?
(a) A dropoff in the middle of the intended route.
(b) A cornice falling from underneath him.
(c) A whiteout storm.
(d) A grizzly bear.

12. How does Ralston sometimes enter another world in his trances?
(a) The chockstone lifts itself, exposing another world on the other side.
(b) He feels himself falling to another plane.
(c) He is lifted in flight with a guide in white.
(d) The canyon wall opens up to another plane.

13. Who does Ralston originally forget and then remember to talk to on his videotape?
(a) Chad.
(b) Scott.
(c) Garrett.
(d) Mark.

14. What is different on Thursday morning than from all of Ralston's other mornings in the canyon?
(a) No ravens fly by.
(b) No music in his head.
(c) No "sun salute".
(d) No mosquitos today.

15. What sign leads Ralston to believe he is not yet fully dehydrated?
(a) He is able to cry.
(b) He produces saliva.
(c) He continues to have urges to urinate.
(d) The cuts from hammering actually bleed.

Short Answer Questions

1. In an effort to free himself once more, what does Ralston successfully do on the fourth day?

2. In the middle of recording on his video camera, he states "even if I see Wednesday." What does this mean to Ralston?

3. On day four, Ralston passes time by doing what?

4. What stops Brad and Leah from going to the Saturday party?

5. Ralston compares his freedom to being born again, but with what important difference?

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