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

2. In addition to a helicopter, what other search group is called out to Horseshoe Canyon?
(a) Forest Service firefighting volunteer crew.
(b) A horse-team from Wayne County.
(c) National Association of Search and Rescue.
(d) The Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council.

3. What important role does Ranger Sherrill play in Ralston's search?
(a) He remembers seeing Ralston earlier on the previous Saturday near Goblin Valley.
(b) He recognizes Ralston's vehicle description.
(c) He is the first into the Horseshoe Canyon area.
(d) He flies the helicopter from Colorado for Ralston's search.

4. What image of Ralston does Leona see while in Boulder?
(a) Ralston wandering, holding his arm tight.
(b) Ralston sleeping peacefully, unsure of his level of consciousness.
(c) A falling rock.
(d) An exhausted Ralston.

5. How does Steve from the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council help?
(a) He becomes the contact person to communicate with Ralston's mother.
(b) He drives to Colorado to help with the search.
(c) He maps out possible locations in Utah and volunteers time to search.
(d) He becomes the New Mexico contact person to avoid further confusion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, what does Ralston etch into the wall?

2. What does the dispatcher fail to tell those that file Ralston's missing persons report?

3. What is Ralston's last trance that makes him believe he survives?

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

5. What location description is given to the dispatcher to describe Ralston's most likely whereabouts?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ralston realize about his arm that causes him to panic and wildly thrash around trying to free himself?

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

3. Summarize the two hikers' weekend after they leave Ralston in the canyon, right before his entrapment. Note the circumstances that affects the timing of Ralston's rescue.

4. What training does Ralston do within a 60 hour period that tells him he is ready for his Denali trip?

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

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

7. How does Ralston's trances help him?

8. Summarize Brad and Leah's weekend after leaving Ralston near Mount Sopris. Note the circumstances that affects the timing of Ralston's rescue.

9. What is Elliot's role in the search for Ralston?

10. Describe common themes in Ralston's memories.

(see the answer keys)

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