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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. During a hike at Havasupai Canyon, what happens to Ralston near Beaver Falls?
2. To keep some form of control, what is one relatively trivial thing Ralston does?
3. Mark teaches Aron what skills for future climbing adventures?
4. What part of Ralston's arm is crushed between the boulder and the canyon wall?
5. What adage does Rob Cooper use to discuss with Ralston?
Short Essay Questions
1. Ralston responds to his near-drowning in a couple different ways. How does his discussion with his sister differ from the way he reacts in front of his friends.
2. Why is it be natural for Betty Darr to come up in Ralston's mind during his entrapment?
3. Even before the expected predicament of Ralston occurs, what conversation foreshadows the eerie feeling of the canyon?
4. What are some of the possible outcomes when Ralston initially ponders after he pins his arm?
5. When Ralston finally succeeds in chipping parts of the chockstone, why do you think he collects the larger flakes?
6. What missed opportunity does Ralston have to prevent his entrapment?
7. What does "Geologic Time Includes Now" mean?
8. What external events serve as a reminder to Ralston that he is lucky despite his risky adventures?
9. What are some signs that indicate Ralston is losing some of his rationale and cool?
10. How is Jack Moore connected to Butch Cassidy?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Before his entrapment, Ralston narrowly escapes death many times. He states how lucky he is in his adventures. Discuss how you think Ralston views his luck.
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
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.
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