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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 happens to Ralston's friendships after the avalanche?
2. Who is Ralston most impressed by during his ski trip with the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council?
3. John Griffith is last seen in what year?
4. In his first log, what is one thing Ralston mentions?
5. With what famous gang does the person bearing this region's name run with?
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. Although Ralston is adventurous, what are some instances in which he shows his rational side before jumping into situations?
3. What is Ralston's educational and professional route after high school?
4. When Ralston finally succeeds in chipping parts of the chockstone, why do you think he collects the larger flakes?
5. How does Ralston feels he fits into Aspen's social class?
6. How does Ralston's attitude about the outdoors change over time while growing up?
7. What external events serve as a reminder to Ralston that he is lucky despite his risky adventures?
8. What does "Geologic Time Includes Now" mean?
9. Why is it be natural for Betty Darr to come up in Ralston's mind during his entrapment?
10. What remedy does Ralston give himself after sustaining an injury on Capitol Peak instead of going to the hospital?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Research near death experiences. Choose one and compare and contrast the person's life before and after the event. Then compare and contrast their changes to Ralston's changes. Are there similarities and differences amongst people who experience near deaths?
Essay Topic 2
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?
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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