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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 Brian decide to do when Ralston does not show up?

2. Between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, what does Ralston etch into the wall?

3. Although Ralston talks to the camera about recovery costs, what dominates Ralston's thoughts much of the time?

4. During Ralston's predicament when surveying a ski race route, what does he have to do?

5. At the bottom of a rappel, what does he find?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Emery County know to send a helicopter even before they find Ralston?

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

3. From Ralston's perspective, what significance is there in knowing what his friends are doing during his entrapment?

4. Once Ralston is missing, how does his friends handle the situation?

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

6. Sleepless in the canyon, Ralston is reminded of what other occasion in his life and why?

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

8. What characteristics of Ralston returns once safe in the helicopter and hospital?

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

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

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

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 3

Before his entrapment, Ralston narrowly escapes death many times. He states how lucky he is in his adventures. Discuss how you think Ralston views his luck.

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