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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the region in which Ralston is trapped named after?

2. What does Ralston do with his urine by day three in the canyon?

3. What danger does Ralston notice on his descent from Capitol Peak?

4. What does Ralston find and pick up to stick in his hat while hiking?

5. At Mount Holy Cross, what close call does Ralston encounter?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Ralston react spiritually to his entrapment?

3. How is Jack Moore connected to Butch Cassidy?

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

5. When Ralston finally succeeds in chipping parts of the chockstone, why do you think he collects the larger flakes?

6. What becomes of the second rate Wild Bunch boys from Roost Canyon?

7. 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?

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

9. How does Ralston feels he fits into Aspen's social class?

10. In addition to the direct injury of his pinned arm, what other challenges does Ralston face from being stuck in one place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are times Ralston almost loses his life before Blue John Canyon. There are times he has seen his friends almost lose their lives. Compare how Ralston values his own life and his friends' lives, based on the risks he is willing to take.

Essay Topic 2

Ralston makes many friends that love climbing and skiing as much as he does. Yet, each of their motivations are unique. Compare and contrast Ralston and his friends' motivation to ski and climb as much as they do.

Essay Topic 3

Ralston reminisces many past climbs. Using these memories, write about what you think Ralston is looking for in these climbs. What are the purposes to his climbs? What does Ralston want to get out of these goals? Does he?

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