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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ralston compare his trances and reality to?
(a) His trances are like heaven, his reality hell.
(b) A plot for a Stephen King book.
(c) "A Christmas Carol" by Dickens.
(d) "It's A Wonderful Life" starring Ralston.

2. Previously, Ralston asks for guidance and direction to understand why he is in this situation. However, by day four, Ralston prays for what?
(a) His parents' understanding of his adventurous lifestyle.
(b) Leona to report him missing earlier than what he believes is reasonable.
(c) An angel to help free him from the chockstone.
(d) Patience to "see this through".

3. What information does Elliot attempt to get from the Denali National Park Service?
(a) Ralston's license plate number.
(b) Ralston's email address.
(c) Ralston's Denali team members' contact information.
(d) Ralston's old New Mexico address.

4. What is Ralston most careful not to cut until the end of the amputation?
(a) The muscle tissues.
(b) The veins.
(c) The arteries and nerves.
(d) The tendon.

5. What location description is given to the dispatcher to describe Ralston's most likely whereabouts?
(a) Goblin Valley.
(b) Utah.
(c) Canyonlands National Park.
(d) Moab area.

6. How does Ralston use his rope bag to keep warm?
(a) He wraps it around his shoulders like a shawl.
(b) He ties it around his torso.
(c) He places it over his head.
(d) He draws his legs into it to keep them warm.

7. During Ralston's predicament when surveying a ski race route, what does he have to do?
(a) Drag an ice axe onto bare rock during a fall.
(b) Make a snow cave and wait for five hours until safe.
(c) Climb a tree and wait for three hours until safe.
(d) Click out and carry his skis.

8. Although Ralston talks to the camera about recovery costs, what dominates Ralston's thoughts much of the time?
(a) An ice cream sundae.
(b) Amputation.
(c) Fresh foods and liquids.
(d) A rescue.

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

10. What stops Brad and Leah from going to the Saturday party?
(a) They never get specific directions.
(b) Ralston does not call them to say he is going.
(c) Leah is too tired.
(d) A flat tire and a missed turn.

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

12. In addition to a helicopter, what other search group is called out to Horseshoe Canyon?
(a) National Association of Search and Rescue.
(b) Forest Service firefighting volunteer crew.
(c) A horse-team from Wayne County.
(d) The Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council.

13. How do the two hikers identify Ralston's truck on Sunday?
(a) Colorado license plates, skis, and bicycle gear.
(b) It has Ralston's name on the vanity license plate.
(c) The truck has a Ute sticker on the back.
(d) Ralston tells them what it looks like.

14. What is the name of the national park Ralston gets trapped in?
(a) Mesa Verde.
(b) Grand Circle.
(c) Canyonlands.
(d) Bryce Canyon.

15. What is one of Ralston's motivations to hike Negro Bill Canyon?
(a) Because it is in the middle between Moab and Goblin Valley, where the party is located.
(b) To train for Blue John Canyon.
(c) To catch twilight photos at the natural bridge.
(d) To see one of the ten longest natural bridges in the United States.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mr. Ralston when Brian notifies his wife of their missing son?

2. Who does Ralston originally forget and then remember to talk to on his videotape?

3. On the Saturday Ralston gets trapped, what does he plan to check out during the hike?

4. By what time is the first helicopter on the lookout for Ralston?

5. What does the dispatcher fail to tell those that file Ralston's missing persons report?

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