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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. On the way to the party, what stops the two hikers from going?
(a) They have an early morning the next day.
(b) They cannot find a place to sleep close to the party.
(c) They cannot find the party.
(d) Their van gets a flat tire.

2. In addition to the physical challenges of Ralston's adventures, what does he also appreciate in the outdoors?
(a) He gets to meet others that enjoy the same hobbies.
(b) The photographic scenery.
(c) The quiet.
(d) The smell.

3. Previously, Ralston asks for guidance and direction to understand why he is in this situation. However, by day four, Ralston prays for what?
(a) His parents' understanding of his adventurous lifestyle.
(b) An angel to help free him from the chockstone.
(c) Patience to "see this through".
(d) Leona to report him missing earlier than what he believes is reasonable.

4. The day before getting trapped, what activity does Ralston indulge in?
(a) Bouldering.
(b) Mountain biking.
(c) Rock climbing.
(d) Skiing.

5. How does Mrs. Ralston and her friend attempt to get information on her son's whereabouts?
(a) They get his credit card and debit card information.
(b) They call all his friends.
(c) They call his sister.
(d) They hack into his email.

Short Answer Questions

1. What important role does Ranger Sherrill play in Ralston's search?

2. Although Ralston talks to the camera about recovery costs, what dominates Ralston's thoughts much of the time?

3. Who does Mrs. Ralston recruit to help her decide what to do?

4. During the weekend Ralston gets trapped, where does he originally plan to go?

5. What importance does the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse play in Ralston's life?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the sequence of events the leads to locating Ralston's truck.

2. Other than taste, what other factors does Ralston have to consider when deciding on whether to drink his urine?

3. Sleepless in the canyon, Ralston is reminded of what other occasion in his life and why?

4. What is Ralston's agenda between leaving his house on Spruce Street on Thursday and the Saturday he becomes trapped in the canyon?

5. Once Ralston is missing, how does his friends handle the situation?

6. As time continues in the canyon, what does Ralston's water supply mean to him?

7. Describe the conditions of the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse race and what complications it causes the racers.

8. If Ralston knows how to successfully amputate his arm days earlier, does the outcome be the same or different? How come?

9. What characteristics of Ralston returns once safe in the helicopter and hospital?

10. What symptoms does Ralston observe about his body and mind that shows signs of dehydration and lack of sleep?

(see the answer keys)

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