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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. As a raft guide, Ralston takes his friends on a night trip to what canyon?
(a) Charlie's Canyon.
(b) Brown's Canyon.
(c) Colorado River.
(d) Mary Jane Rapids.

2. How does John Griffith get his nickname?
(a) He always wears blue jeans.
(b) He always has a frown on his face.
(c) He has a dog named Blue.
(d) He has one blue eye and one brown eye.

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

4. What disease does Betty contract as a child?
(a) Smallpox.
(b) Rubella.
(c) Polio.
(d) Measles.

5. What is one example of Ralston's resourcefulness to keep warm?
(a) He turns the digital camera bag into a makeshift sleeve.
(b) He huddles close to the chockstone and wall.
(c) He tucks his head into his Camelbak.
(d) He runs in place to keep warm.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Ralston returns from his trip to Mount Holy Cross, what news does he hear about his friends?

3. Who is John Griffith's first employer?

4. What is the "sun salute"?

5. Indian Ed is suspected to go to what state after the gang's separation?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Compare Warren MacDonald and Betty Darr and their relationship to Ralston.

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

4. How do you describe the feeling Ralston has at the peak of the Maroon Bells in wintertime?

5. Although Ralston usually prepares himself before setting out on his adventures, what event(s) occur(s) at Havasupai that shows Ralston does not always look before he leaps?

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

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

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

9. How is Jack Moore connected to Butch Cassidy?

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

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