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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. Ralston's first trance describes him going through what?
(a) A carousel.
(b) A cave.
(c) An amusement park.
(d) A blood vessel.

2. As the two hikers Ralston meets earlier on Saturday leave the canyon, what happens that makes one of them think Ralston is already gone?
(a) They come out of the canyon late and do not see Ralston's bike.
(b) They do not see Ralston's truck at the parking lot.
(c) They know they have a longer hike out than Ralston does.
(d) It is already sunset.

3. Ralston compares his freedom to being born again, but with what important difference?
(a) He feels a sense of accomplishment from making it happen.
(b) He now knows the values of family and friends.
(c) He is not vulnerable.
(d) He is coming from a dry desolate place this time.

4. What does Adam Crider find out from Ralston's debit card?
(a) The last activity is on Friday of the previous week.
(b) His last purchase is in Green River.
(c) Ralston does not use his debit card on his trip.
(d) His last purchase is in Moab.

5. More than the pain in Ralston's arm, what bothers him on his hike out of the canyon?
(a) The sun.
(b) The constant talking of the hikers who are with him.
(c) The swirling water in his stomach.
(d) The sand collecting in his shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In an effort to free himself once more, what does Ralston successfully do on the fourth day?

2. How do you describe Ralston's video by Thursday in the canyon?

3. What image of Ralston does Leona see while in Boulder?

4. In the middle of recording on his video camera, he states "even if I see Wednesday." What does this mean to Ralston?

5. Who does Ralston originally forget and then remember to talk to on his videotape?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe common themes in Ralston's memories.

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

3. How does Ralston survive a night outside in a whiteout storm?

4. How does Ralston's trances help him?

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

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

7. What is the feeling and mood of Ralston's trances?

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

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

10. From Ralston's perspective, what significance is there in knowing what his friends are doing during his entrapment?

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