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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. John Griffith is known to head for what destination?
(a) Oklahoma.
(b) Lee's Ferry.
(c) Blue John Canyon.
(d) Roost Canyon.

2. Who is the region in which Ralston is trapped named after?
(a) Indian Ed.
(b) Butch Cassidy.
(c) John Griffith.
(d) Mr. Griffin.

3. What is Ralston's biggest risk that can cause his death?
(a) Dehydration.
(b) Hypothermia.
(c) Heart attack.
(d) Flash flood.

4. At Mount Holy Cross, what close call does Ralston encounter?
(a) Hypothermia.
(b) A thunder and lightning storm.
(c) A cornice collapse he is one step away from.
(d) Dehydration.

5. Ralston joins what school club when he moves to Colorado?
(a) Snowboarding club.
(b) Mountaineering club.
(c) Rafting club.
(d) Ski club.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the leader of this gang?

2. What nickname does Ralston's mother give him during the trip to the national park?

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

4. Why does Ralston acknowledge Warren MacDonald in his time of entrapment?

5. Silver Tip escapes after how many years in prison?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it be natural for Betty Darr to come up in Ralston's mind during his entrapment?

2. What missed opportunity does Ralston have to prevent his entrapment?

3. Ralston responds to his near-drowning in a couple different ways. How does his discussion with his sister differ from the way he reacts in front of his friends.

4. Of all of Ralston's climbs, Humphrey's Peak is one of the more memorable. What is important about the Humphrey's Peak climb?

5. What remedy does Ralston give himself after sustaining an injury on Capitol Peak instead of going to the hospital?

6. What does Ralston consider his morning routine and why is it important to him?

7. What does the sheriff's posse think of the outlaws?

8. What are some of the possible outcomes when Ralston initially ponders after he pins his arm?

9. Although Ralston is adventurous, what are some instances in which he shows his rational side before jumping into situations?

10. What does "Geologic Time Includes Now" mean?

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