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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What alters Ralston's original plans that set him on a course to the desert in Utah?
(a) His ski buddies cancel due to family emergency.
(b) Unusual warm weather that set avalanche hazards.
(c) Sub-zero weather make the ski terrain icy.
(d) A late-winter storm that set avalanche hazards.

2. What causes Ralston to have an erratic heartbeat and sunken eyes?
(a) Infection from an open wound.
(b) Dehydration.
(c) Old burritos.
(d) Lack of sleep.

3. As the two hikers Ralston meets earlier on Saturday leave the canyon, what happens that makes one of them think Ralston is already gone?
(a) They know they have a longer hike out than Ralston does.
(b) They come out of the canyon late and do not see Ralston's bike.
(c) They do not see Ralston's truck at the parking lot.
(d) It is already sunset.

4. At the bottom of a rappel, what does he find?
(a) Water.
(b) A dead raven.
(c) Fresh footprints.
(d) A family of three to run for help.

5. Before Brian calls the Spruce Street house, who calls in to check on Ralston?
(a) Elliot.
(b) Ralston's mother.
(c) Brian and Joe.
(d) Leona.

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

7. Despite missing Ralston at the trailhead, the two hikers figure they see Ralston again at a party. Where is the party?
(a) Boulder, Colorado.
(b) Goblin Valley.
(c) Granary Spring Trailhead.
(d) Moab.

8. How do you describe Ralston's personality?
(a) Spontaneous but shy.
(b) Technical and rational.
(c) Spiritual and emotional.
(d) Emotionally adventurous.

9. In an effort to free himself once more, what does Ralston successfully do on the fourth day?
(a) Makes a successful pulley system.
(b) Breaks through skin during an amputation attempt.
(c) Makes a successful tourniquet to try and amputate his arm.
(d) Lifts a little bit of the chockstone with his makeshift pulley.

10. What does Ralston do to conserve his water supply on his hike out?
(a) Keep water in his mouth.
(b) Take sips only.
(c) Urinate in his reservoir.
(d) Refill every hour.

11. What is Ralston's mother's immediate reaction to the phone call informing her that her son is missing?
(a) Emotional distress.
(b) Calm rationalness.
(c) Anger.
(d) Helplessness.

12. Previously, Ralston asks for guidance and direction to understand why he is in this situation. However, by day four, Ralston prays for what?
(a) Patience to "see this through".
(b) His parents' understanding of his adventurous lifestyle.
(c) Leona to report him missing earlier than what he believes is reasonable.
(d) An angel to help free him from the chockstone.

13. What information are the police able to find from Ralston's credit and debit cards?
(a) He is possibly in the Green River area from a convenience store purchase on Saturday.
(b) He buys gas in Moab on Thursday.
(c) His last whereabouts are in Glenwood Springs from Thursday.
(d) He does not use his cards since he leaves Colorado.

14. What does Ralston dub his new goal after finishing all the fourteeners in Colorado during summertime?
(a) Thirteeners.
(b) The Centennial State.
(c) Winter fourteens.
(d) Top 100.

15. On the way to the party, what stops the two hikers from going?
(a) They cannot find a place to sleep close to the party.
(b) They have an early morning the next day.
(c) They cannot find the party.
(d) Their van gets a flat tire.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Ralston's predicament when surveying a ski race route, what does he have to do?

2. During the weekend Ralston gets trapped, where does he originally plan to go?

3. What does Brian decide to do when Ralston does not show up?

4. What important role does Ranger Sherrill play in Ralston's search?

5. On the Saturday Ralston gets trapped, what does he plan to check out during the hike?

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