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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 importance does the Elk Mountains Grand Traverse play in Ralston's life?
2. As the two hikers Ralston meets earlier on Saturday leave the canyon, what happens that makes one of them think Ralston is already gone?
3. Who does Mrs. Ralston recruit to help her decide what to do?
4. What is one of Ralston's motivations to hike Negro Bill Canyon?
5. What does Ralston dub his new goal after finishing all the fourteeners in Colorado during summertime?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Steve Patchett help with the search from New Mexico?
2. Once Ralston is missing, how does his friends handle the situation?
3. What does Leona sense about Ralston's current situation from Boulder?
4. How does Emery County know to send a helicopter even before they find Ralston?
5. Summarize the two hikers' weekend after they leave Ralston in the canyon, right before his entrapment. Note the circumstances that affects the timing of Ralston's rescue.
6. How does Ralston survive a night outside in a whiteout storm?
7. Sleepless in the canyon, Ralston is reminded of what other occasion in his life and why?
8. Summarize Brad and Leah's weekend after leaving Ralston near Mount Sopris. Note the circumstances that affects the timing of Ralston's rescue.
9. What happens after the amputation that eventually leads Ralston to the helicopter?
10. What symptoms does Ralston observe about his body and mind that shows signs of dehydration and lack of sleep?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Ralston constantly updates the video camera of his current situation. He assumes he dies in the canyon and expects a stranger one day finds his body and his camera. Explain the reasoning behind Ralston's need to constantly talk to the camera and detail his entrapment.
Essay Topic 2
Ralston often says he expects to die in the canyon. However, he survives due to a variety of factors. Describe his character type and how this plays a role on his ability to survive. Cite examples. What other external factors outside of his control plays a role into his survival?
Essay Topic 3
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.
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