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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 attempt to make to remove the chockstone?
2. Considering Ralston's risky adventures, how does he see himself dying?
3. Ralston's fascination with canyons stems from what time in his life?
4. What danger does Ralston notice on his descent from Capitol Peak?
5. Near the halfway point of the canyon, Ralston must rappel down what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are some signs that indicate Ralston is losing some of his rationale and cool?
2. What remedy does Ralston give himself after sustaining an injury on Capitol Peak instead of going to the hospital?
3. 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?
4. Describe the possible consequences Ralston faces if he decides to amputate his arm.
5. What becomes of the second rate Wild Bunch boys from Roost Canyon?
6. Describe John Griffith's skills that help him survive the wild west.
7. What "clothing" does Ralston makeshift for himself to keep warm at night? What else does he do to stay warm from the chill?
8. Describe Ralston's first taping on his video recorder in the canyon.
9. How is Jack Moore connected to Butch Cassidy?
10. How does Ralston react spiritually to his entrapment?
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 is an avid reader who admires other adventurers and conservationists. Using of one Ralston's references, give a brief report on someone Ralston admires. Explain why Ralston admires this character.
Essay Topic 3
Ralston refers himself as an Aspen local as opposed to the richer tourists that come through Colorado for the winter season. There is a separation of classes that are dependent on each other, yet they each feel elite in their own groups. Describe where Ralston stands and why he feels the way he does.
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