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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. Back in solitude, Ralston listens to what band on his CD player?
(a) Phish.
(b) Dave Matthews Band.
(c) Nirvana.
(d) Poison.

2. What is the name of the place in which Ralston is trapped?
(a) Red Canyon.
(b) Boulder Canyon.
(c) Blue John Gap.
(d) Blue John Canyon.

3. What does Ralston realize about the noises he hears?
(a) The noises are angels.
(b) The noises are getting further away.
(c) The noises are getting closer.
(d) The noises are a figment of his imagination.

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

5. Ralston is able to make a seat out of what?
(a) The harness and rappelling gear.
(b) A large boulder nearby.
(c) Ralston ties his ropes into a makeshift sitting-hammock.
(d) A concave divot in the wall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ralston do with his urine by day three in the canyon?

2. Why does Ralston recount his recent solo adventures?

3. Once in the water, what happens to Ralston?

4. What does Ralston realize about his pinned limb?

5. Ralston reminisces about which family friend that is known to be full of positive thinking and attitude?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Ralston finally succeeds in chipping parts of the chockstone, why do you think he collects the larger flakes?

2. How does Ralston react spiritually to his entrapment?

3. Describe the possible consequences Ralston faces if he decides to amputate his arm.

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

5. How does Ralston feels he fits into Aspen's social class?

6. Describe John Griffith's skills that help him survive the wild west.

7. What are some signs that indicate Ralston is losing some of his rationale and cool?

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

9. Describe Ralston's reaction to a black bear in his campground on his first solo overnighter?

10. What external events serve as a reminder to Ralston that he is lucky despite his risky adventures?

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