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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. How does John Griffith get his nickname?
2. What danger does Ralston notice on his descent from Capitol Peak?
3. Conserving water, how often does Ralston takes sips in the beginning of his entrapment?
4. What nickname does Ralston's mother give him during the trip to the national park?
5. When Ralston returns from his trip to Mount Holy Cross, what news does he hear about his friends?
Short Essay Questions
1. Although Ralston is adventurous, what are some instances in which he shows his rational side before jumping into situations?
2. Describe Ralston's first taping on his video recorder in the canyon.
3. How do you describe the feeling Ralston has at the peak of the Maroon Bells in wintertime?
4. How does Ralston's attitude about the outdoors change over time while growing up?
5. 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?
6. Describe John Griffith's skills that help him survive the wild west.
7. Why is it be natural for Betty Darr to come up in Ralston's mind during his entrapment?
8. What does the sheriff's posse think of the outlaws?
9. What remedy does Ralston give himself after sustaining an injury on Capitol Peak instead of going to the hospital?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Research Aron Ralston's current life. What do you expect to find? Are your expectations met? Are there any surprises? What is the same or different about his life before and after his entrapment?
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
Select one chapter of "Between a Rock and a Hard Place". Describe the chapter's tone and pace. Discuss why Ralston sets this tone and pace and what purpose it serves the reader. Consider the placement of the chapter in the book, the purpose of the chapter, and what Ralston is feeling.
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