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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 "Day Four: Out of Food and Water".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After sitting for fifteen minutes, what begins to happen to Ralston's legs?
(a) Ralston hurts his right ankle as he swings it.
(b) His legs get cramped with restricted blood flow.
(c) His legs get tender from the material cutting into his legs.
(d) His legs begin to form clots.

2. How does Ralston use his rope bag to keep warm?
(a) He draws his legs into it to keep them warm.
(b) He places it over his head.
(c) He ties it around his torso.
(d) He wraps it around his shoulders like a shawl.

3. Ralston is able to make a seat out of what?
(a) A large boulder nearby.
(b) The harness and rappelling gear.
(c) A concave divot in the wall.
(d) Ralston ties his ropes into a makeshift sitting-hammock.

4. In the middle of recording on his video camera, he states "even if I see Wednesday." What does this mean to Ralston?
(a) He expects to die in Tuesday night's cold.
(b) There is a chance to see Wednesday, and he does not give up hope.
(c) There is no point to seeing Wednesday when it comes.
(d) That he loses hope and waits for death or an improbable rescue.

5. Near the beginning of Ralston's hike, he meets which other hikers?
(a) Grace and Sammy.
(b) Megan and Kristi.
(c) Steve and Eve.
(d) Molly and Taylor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ralston's fascination with canyons stems from what time in his life?

2. How do you describe Ralston's personality?

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

4. What is Ralston's biggest risk that can cause his death?

5. What do the mosquitoes indicate to Ralston?

(see the answer key)

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