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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue "A Farewell to Arm".
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Ralston do with his urine by day three in the canyon?
(a) He saves it as future hydration.
(b) He does not have the need to urinate due to dehydration.
(c) He drinks sips of it to survive.
(d) He tries to urinate as far away as possible to prevent odors.
2. Despite the futility of chipping away at the chockstone, why does Ralston continue to do so?
(a) Out of boredom.
(b) To generate body heat.
(c) He believes it is not futile.
(d) Out of anger.
3. During one of Ralston's attempt to amputate his arm, how does he react to the puncture?
(a) He panics and finishes off his water by pouring it over his wound.
(b) He compares it to a dissection from school days.
(c) He puts himself into shock.
(d) He cannot feel the pain, so continues to try and cut the bones.
4. What is the average survival time without water in the desert?
(a) Two to three days.
(b) Three to four days.
(c) Five to six days.
(d) Four to five days.
5. On the Saturday Ralston gets trapped, what does he plan to check out during the hike?
(a) Petroglyphs.
(b) Natural bridges.
(c) Photo opportunities of sunsets.
(d) Future mountain biking trails.
Short Answer Questions
1. John Griffith is last seen in what year?
2. What is the name of the place in which Ralston is trapped?
3. Ralston decides to amputate his limb. What does he first use to try to make a tourniquet?
4. In the middle of recording on his video camera, he states "even if I see Wednesday." What does this mean to Ralston?
5. Ralston is employed by what company after graduation?
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