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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. After sitting for fifteen minutes, what begins to happen to Ralston's legs?
(a) His legs get cramped with restricted blood flow.
(b) Ralston hurts his right ankle as he swings it.
(c) His legs get tender from the material cutting into his legs.
(d) His legs begin to form clots.

2. In 1989, Ralston participates in an outdoor adventure camp that includes what activities?
(a) Ice climbing, rock climbing, and navigation skills.
(b) Rock climbing, white water rafting, and horseback riding.
(c) Horseback riding, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
(d) Skiing, mountain biking, and kayaking.

3. Considering Ralston's risky adventures, how does he see himself dying?
(a) On his death bed, due to natural causes.
(b) A slow death, such as his current predicament.
(c) Abruptly, such as in a fall.
(d) Jumping a cliff on skis.

4. Sonja moves to what state for college?
(a) Arizona.
(b) Alaska.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) Texas.

5. Who is Ralston most impressed by during his ski trip with the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council?
(a) Himself.
(b) Dan.
(c) Mark.
(d) Chadwick.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the hikers mentions that the pictures in the book "Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado Plateau" look like what?

2. What stops Ralston from amputating his arm this time?

3. Who is the leader of this gang?

4. How many fourteeners does Ralston climb in Colorado?

5. Who is the last to be retrieved from the avalanche?

Short Essay Questions

1. Even before the expected predicament of Ralston occurs, what conversation foreshadows the eerie feeling of the canyon?

2. Other than the technical skills Ralston learns from his friends about the outdoors, how does Ralston use his educational background to help him in the canyon?

3. How does Ralston's attitude about the outdoors change over time while growing up?

4. 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.

5. Describe the sequence of events that occurs after Ralston and his friends ski Resolution Peak.

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

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

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

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

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

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