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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ralston see overhead the next morning as he chips away at the chockstone?
(a) An eagle.
(b) A hawk.
(c) A vulture.
(d) A raven.

2. What is the chockstone mostly made of?
(a) Limestone.
(b) Granite.
(c) Sandstone.
(d) Shale.

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

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

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

6. Conserving water, how often does Ralston takes sips in the beginning of his entrapment?
(a) Every two hours.
(b) Once an hour.
(c) Every 90 minutes.
(d) After each successful flake is chipped away.

7. Where is Ralston's first solo overnight trip?
(a) Middle Teton.
(b) Medium Teton.
(c) Great Teton.
(d) Little Teton.

8. What causes Ralston's left hand to swell?
(a) Hitting his hand with a rock when trying to hammer the knife.
(b) The pressure of the knife trying to chip away the chockstone.
(c) The heat.
(d) The chockstone hit his hand before pinning him.

9. What character is used to indicate the location of the party Ralston mentions to the other hikers?
(a) Fred Flintstone.
(b) Scooby Doo.
(c) Scrappy.
(d) Papa Smurf.

10. 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 wedges the blade into the boulder.
(c) The rock breaks to pieces in his hands.
(d) Ralston misses and creates a large bruise.

11. How is Ralston saved from the river?
(a) Jean-March dives in to save Ralston.
(b) Ralston eventually swims to the riverbank.
(c) Chad dives in to save Ralston.
(d) Friends pull Ralston in with a rope.

12. In 1989, Ralston participates in an outdoor adventure camp that includes what activities?
(a) Horseback riding, rock climbing, and mountain biking.
(b) Ice climbing, rock climbing, and navigation skills.
(c) Rock climbing, white water rafting, and horseback riding.
(d) Skiing, mountain biking, and kayaking.

13. During this nighttime rafting trip, how does Ralston discern whether there are rapids in the dark?
(a) Ralston tests the waters with his oars.
(b) By sitting in front to listen ahead.
(c) Ralston memorizes the rapids from earlier trips.
(d) If the stars reflect off the water, it is calm.

14. Despite the futility of chipping away at the chockstone, why does Ralston continue to do so?
(a) To generate body heat.
(b) Out of boredom.
(c) He believes it is not futile.
(d) Out of anger.

15. What does Ralston decide to do as Chad takes photos of Havasupai Creek?
(a) Tackle Chad into the river.
(b) Dive into the river with Jean-Marc.
(c) Go for a swim.
(d) Cannonball into the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ralston make out of the elastic tubing insulation from his Camelbak?

2. According to the ranger at Teton, what do you do if you decide to throw rocks at a black bear?

3. What stops Ralston from amputating his arm this time?

4. Considering Ralston's risky adventures, how does he see himself dying?

5. What disease does Betty contract as a child?

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