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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. What does Ralston start to hear that causes him to yell?
2. Why does Ralston acknowledge Warren MacDonald in his time of entrapment?
3. How does John Griffith get his nickname?
4. To keep some form of control, what is one relatively trivial thing Ralston does?
5. What is the "sun salute"?
Short Essay Questions
1. Other than the technical skills Ralston learns from his friends about the outdoors, how does Ralston use his educational background to help him in the canyon?
2. How does Ralston feels he fits into Aspen's social class?
3. Describe John Griffith's skills that help him survive the wild west.
4. What does the sheriff's posse think of the outlaws?
5. How do you describe the feeling Ralston has at the peak of the Maroon Bells in wintertime?
6. What are some signs that indicate Ralston is losing some of his rationale and cool?
7. When Ralston finally succeeds in chipping parts of the chockstone, why do you think he collects the larger flakes?
8. What remedy does Ralston give himself after sustaining an injury on Capitol Peak instead of going to the hospital?
9. Describe Ralston's first taping on his video recorder in the canyon.
10. What external events serve as a reminder to Ralston that he is lucky despite his risky adventures?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
On occasion, Ralston is paid to give motivational speeches. Do you find this valid request? Why or why not? Why do you think Ralston gives these speeches?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
In reference to solo climbing all the fourteeners in winter, Mark states to Ralston, "I think it's great for you, as long as you're happy". Ralston notes that it is something he thinks about years before and feels he is indeed doing this for himself. Prove or disprove whether you agree or disagree with Ralston's affirmation.
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