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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. How does Ralston document his ordeal?
(a) By etching a journal into the wall.
(b) On a digital video camera.
(c) With photos on his camera.
(d) By writing in a journal.

2. What does Ralston compare his trances and reality to?
(a) "A Christmas Carol" by Dickens.
(b) A plot for a Stephen King book.
(c) "It's A Wonderful Life" starring Ralston.
(d) His trances are like heaven, his reality hell.

3. What is one example of Ralston's resourcefulness to keep warm?
(a) He turns the digital camera bag into a makeshift sleeve.
(b) He huddles close to the chockstone and wall.
(c) He tucks his head into his Camelbak.
(d) He runs in place to keep warm.

4. During Ralston's predicament when surveying a ski race route, what does he have to do?
(a) Click out and carry his skis.
(b) Climb a tree and wait for three hours until safe.
(c) Make a snow cave and wait for five hours until safe.
(d) Drag an ice axe onto bare rock during a fall.

5. Ralston is employed by what company after graduation?
(a) Boeing.
(b) Microsoft.
(c) IBM.
(d) Intel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ralston acknowledge Warren MacDonald in his time of entrapment?

2. Ralston joins what school club when he moves to Colorado?

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

4. What does Ralston do with his urine by day three in the canyon?

5. Ralston reminisces about past thirst-quenchers. Which type does he most often think about?

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