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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 promising information does Jason Halladay provide?

2. How do you describe Ralston's video by Thursday in the canyon?

3. What causes Ralston to have an erratic heartbeat and sunken eyes?

4. During the weekend Ralston gets trapped, where does he originally plan to go?

5. How does Ralston view his trances?

Short Essay Questions

1. Other than taste, what other factors does Ralston have to consider when deciding on whether to drink his urine?

2. What is Elliot's role in the search for Ralston?

3. What symptoms does Ralston observe about his body and mind that shows signs of dehydration and lack of sleep?

4. How does Steve Patchett help with the search from New Mexico?

5. What happens after the amputation that eventually leads Ralston to the helicopter?

6. What is the feeling and mood of Ralston's trances?

7. If Ralston knows how to successfully amputate his arm days earlier, does the outcome be the same or different? How come?

8. What does Ralston realize about his arm that causes him to panic and wildly thrash around trying to free himself?

9. Describe the conditions of the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse race and what complications it causes the racers.

10. Describe the sequence of events the leads to locating Ralston's truck.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

For nearly a week, Ralston is trapped in the canyon with nothing but his own thoughts. He reminisces on many things. What are some of his more important memories? Discuss why they are important to him. What revelations does he have as he remembers past events while stuck in the canyon?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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