|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. John Griffith is last seen in what year?
(a) 1899.
(b) 1879.
(c) 1890.
(d) 1889.
2. What does Ralston realize when reflecting on his discussions with Rob Cooper?
(a) Rob is wrong, Ralston is right.
(b) Ralston places more value on the achievement than on the journey.
(c) Rob teaches Ralston to peak fourteeners only if it makes Ralston happy.
(d) That Ralston has the tenacity to live and survive this ordeal.
3. Who is the last to be retrieved from the avalanche?
(a) Ralston.
(b) Mark.
(c) The emergency crew.
(d) Chadwick.
4. What character is used to indicate the location of the party Ralston mentions to the other hikers?
(a) Scrappy.
(b) Fred Flintstone.
(c) Papa Smurf.
(d) Scooby Doo.
5. Ralston decides to amputate his limb. What does he first use to try to make a tourniquet?
(a) Tubing from this Camelback.
(b) A shirt.
(c) A belt.
(d) Rope.
Short Answer Questions
1. In 1989, Ralston participates in an outdoor adventure camp that includes what activities?
2. After the near drowning incident, what does Ralston share with Sonja that night?
3. What danger does Ralston notice on his descent from Capitol Peak?
4. Indian Ed is suspected to go to what state after the gang's separation?
5. When Ralston recounts his adventures, how does his friend react?
Short Essay Questions
1. What external events serve as a reminder to Ralston that he is lucky despite his risky adventures?
2. What becomes of the second rate Wild Bunch boys from Roost Canyon?
3. Compare Warren MacDonald and Betty Darr and their relationship to Ralston.
4. Although Ralston is adventurous, what are some instances in which he shows his rational side before jumping into situations?
5. What are some of the possible outcomes when Ralston initially ponders after he pins his arm?
6. How does Ralston react spiritually to his entrapment?
7. 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.
8. What does the sheriff's posse think of the outlaws?
9. How is Jack Moore connected to Butch Cassidy?
10. Describe the possible consequences Ralston faces if he decides to amputate his arm.
|
This section contains 1,039 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) |
|



