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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. Who does Mrs. Ralston recruit to help her decide what to do?

2. During one of Ralston's attempt to amputate his arm, how does he react to the puncture?

3. Ralston compares his freedom to being born again, but with what important difference?

4. More than the pain in Ralston's arm, what bothers him on his hike out of the canyon?

5. Where is Mr. Ralston when Brian notifies his wife of their missing son?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to Ralston's perspective, what is happening to time?

3. How does Ralston's trances help him?

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

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

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

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

8. How does Ralston survive a night outside in a whiteout storm?

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

10. As time continues in the canyon, what does Ralston's water supply mean to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Research Aron Ralston's current life. What do you expect to find? Are your expectations met? Are there any surprises? What is the same or different about his life before and after his entrapment?

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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