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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ralston reminisces about which family friend that is known to be full of positive thinking and attitude?
(a) Betty Darr.
(b) Lily McDonald.
(c) Betsy Downing.
(d) Daria Boyd.

2. Ralston decides to amputate his limb. What does he first use to try to make a tourniquet?
(a) A shirt.
(b) Tubing from this Camelback.
(c) Rope.
(d) A belt.

3. According to the ranger at Teton, what do you do if you decide to throw rocks at a black bear?
(a) Hide in the bushes and ambush the bear with lots of rocks.
(b) Shout, wave your arms in the air, stomp aggressively, then throw the rocks.
(c) Say, "Hey you! Stop following me," then throw rocks.
(d) Throw and run.

4. What does Ralston realize about his pinned limb?
(a) Ralston still has feelings in it.
(b) The limb is no longer salvageable.
(c) The limb can still move.
(d) The limb can still be saved if the chockstone is carefully removed.

5. Mark teaches Aron what skills for future climbing adventures?
(a) Avalanche awareness, orienteering, and what to do during predator encounters.
(b) Rock climbing, avalanche awareness, and rope work.
(c) Orienteering, rock climbing, wilderness first aid.
(d) Rock climbing, wilderness first aid, and rope work.

6. For the first two days, how do you describe Ralston's reaction to the situation?
(a) Angry.
(b) Rational.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Panicky.

7. Ralston's fascination with canyons stems from what time in his life?
(a) Outdoor adventure camp.
(b) A school fieldtrip across Colorado.
(c) Photographic books from a family friend.
(d) A family vacation to Utah and Grand Canyon.

8. Who is Ralston's best friend that climbs his first "fourteener" with him?
(a) John Gray.
(b) Jon Heinrich.
(c) Henry Jones.
(d) Jimmy Helbig.

9. Back in solitude, Ralston listens to what band on his CD player?
(a) Dave Matthews Band.
(b) Nirvana.
(c) Poison.
(d) Phish.

10. How does John Griffith get his nickname?
(a) He always wears blue jeans.
(b) He has a dog named Blue.
(c) He has one blue eye and one brown eye.
(d) He always has a frown on his face.

11. What is the average survival time without water in the desert?
(a) Five to six days.
(b) Two to three days.
(c) Three to four days.
(d) Four to five days.

12. What stops Ralston from amputating his arm this time?
(a) He passes out.
(b) The tourniquet keeps getting loose.
(c) He considers the possibility of still saving his limb.
(d) He has no tools to cut his bones.

13. What happens when Ralston attempts to hammer the blade with a large rock?
(a) The rock flicks the knife into a hole at his feet.
(b) The rock breaks to pieces in his hands.
(c) Ralston misses and creates a large bruise.
(d) The rock wedges the blade into the boulder.

14. Sonja spends Thanksgiving camping at Havasupai Canyon with whom?
(a) Her brother and old high school friends.
(b) Ralston, Jean-Marc, and Chad.
(c) The entire family.
(d) Aron Ralston.

15. Who is the leader of this gang?
(a) Indian Ed.
(b) John Griffith.
(c) Butch Cassidy.
(d) Silver Tip.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sonja moves to what state for college?

2. John Griffith is known to head for what destination?

3. In 1989, Ralston participates in an outdoor adventure camp that includes what activities?

4. What excites Ralston most when he summits Maroon Bells in the wintertime?

5. The boulder that pins Ralston's arm is compared to what in size?

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