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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. Despite missing Ralston at the trailhead, the two hikers figure they see Ralston again at a party. Where is the party?
(a) Goblin Valley.
(b) Granary Spring Trailhead.
(c) Moab.
(d) Boulder, Colorado.

2. Once rescued and stabilized, where does Ralston meet his mother?
(a) A hospital in Moab.
(b) A hospital in Grand Junction.
(c) A clinic in Green River.
(d) A hospital in Denver.

3. On the Saturday Ralston gets trapped, what does he plan to check out during the hike?
(a) Petroglyphs.
(b) Natural bridges.
(c) Photo opportunities of sunsets.
(d) Future mountain biking trails.

4. What important role does Captain Kyle Ekker play in Ralston's search?
(a) He recognizes the vehicle information and knows where it is located.
(b) He is the first to spot the truck at the trailhead parking lot.
(c) He dispatches all calls concerning the Ralston searches.
(d) He calls the Hans Flat ranger station to gain information on Ralston's vehicle search.

5. What unusual act does Ralston try with his lip balm?
(a) Applies it to his left hand to ease the scratches and bruises.
(b) Swallows it to coat his dry throat.
(c) Applies a layer to his amputation attempt to prevent infections.
(d) Bites into it and mush it around his mouth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brian decide to do when Ralston does not show up?

2. What does Leona assume when she does not see Ralston at her going away party?

3. At the bottom of a rappel, what does he find?

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

5. What does Ralston compare his trances and reality to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens after the amputation that eventually leads Ralston to the helicopter?

5. How does Steve Patchett help with the search from New Mexico?

6. Describe common themes in Ralston's memories.

7. How does Emery County know to send a helicopter even before they find Ralston?

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

9. 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.

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

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