View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What important role does Captain Kyle Ekker play in Ralston's search?
(a) He calls the Hans Flat ranger station to gain information on Ralston's vehicle search.
(b) He recognizes the vehicle information and knows where it is located.
(c) He is the first to spot the truck at the trailhead parking lot.
(d) He dispatches all calls concerning the Ralston searches.

2. How does Steve from the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council help?
(a) He maps out possible locations in Utah and volunteers time to search.
(b) He becomes the contact person to communicate with Ralston's mother.
(c) He becomes the New Mexico contact person to avoid further confusion.
(d) He drives to Colorado to help with the search.

3. 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 draws his legs into it to keep them warm.
(d) He places it over his head.

4. What does Brian decide to do when Ralston does not show up?
(a) Give it 24 hours before filing a missing persons report.
(b) Call the police and state it is unusual for Ralston to be more than 15 minutes late.
(c) Drive to Moab to look for him.
(d) Call Ralston's parents to tell them Ralston is missing.

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

6. 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 panics and finishes off his water by pouring it over his wound.
(d) He puts himself into shock.

7. 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) He gets to meet others that enjoy the same hobbies.
(d) The photographic scenery.

8. At the bottom of a rappel, what does he find?
(a) A dead raven.
(b) A family of three to run for help.
(c) Water.
(d) Fresh footprints.

9. Why does Ralston take off his lycra padded shorts?
(a) He wraps it around a rock to smash against the chockstone.
(b) It is too hot in the canyon.
(c) He uses it as a sunshield.
(d) Ralston plans to use it as a bandage when he amputates his arm.

10. The day before getting trapped, what activity does Ralston indulge in?
(a) Bouldering.
(b) Mountain biking.
(c) Rock climbing.
(d) Skiing.

11. What causes Ralston to have an erratic heartbeat and sunken eyes?
(a) Old burritos.
(b) Infection from an open wound.
(c) Dehydration.
(d) Lack of sleep.

12. More than the pain in Ralston's arm, what bothers him on his hike out of the canyon?
(a) The sun.
(b) The constant talking of the hikers who are with him.
(c) The swirling water in his stomach.
(d) The sand collecting in his shoes.

13. During the weekend Ralston gets trapped, where does he originally plan to go?
(a) Mount of the Holy Cross.
(b) Mount Sopris.
(c) Quandary Peak.
(d) Longs Peak.

14. Who does Mrs. Ralston recruit to help her decide what to do?
(a) Elliot.
(b) Ann.
(c) Michelle.
(d) Mr. Ralston.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. By Tuesday evening, who calls the police to file a missing persons report.

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

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

4. Ralston's first trance describes him going through what?

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 703 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample