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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What causes Ralston to have an erratic heartbeat and sunken eyes?
(a) Infection from an open wound.
(b) Lack of sleep.
(c) Dehydration.
(d) Old burritos.
2. During the weekend Ralston gets trapped, where does he originally plan to go?
(a) Longs Peak.
(b) Mount of the Holy Cross.
(c) Mount Sopris.
(d) Quandary Peak.
3. What is the name of the national park Ralston gets trapped in?
(a) Mesa Verde.
(b) Canyonlands.
(c) Bryce Canyon.
(d) Grand Circle.
4. What does Leona assume when she does not see Ralston at her going away party?
(a) That he is too tired for a party and decides to sleep elsewhere.
(b) Ralston does not like her so does not care to say goodbye.
(c) That something is wrong, but she has to wait 24 hours to be sure.
(d) Ralston is going straight to work from his vacation.
5. What sign leads Ralston to believe he is not yet fully dehydrated?
(a) The cuts from hammering actually bleed.
(b) He continues to have urges to urinate.
(c) He produces saliva.
(d) He is able to cry.
6. On the Saturday Ralston gets trapped, what does he plan to check out during the hike?
(a) Petroglyphs.
(b) Photo opportunities of sunsets.
(c) Future mountain biking trails.
(d) Natural bridges.
7. Before Brian calls the Spruce Street house, who calls in to check on Ralston?
(a) Elliot.
(b) Ralston's mother.
(c) Leona.
(d) Brian and Joe.
8. What important role does Ranger Sherrill play in Ralston's search?
(a) He is the first into the Horseshoe Canyon area.
(b) He remembers seeing Ralston earlier on the previous Saturday near Goblin Valley.
(c) He recognizes Ralston's vehicle description.
(d) He flies the helicopter from Colorado for Ralston's search.
9. What does Ralston do to conserve his water supply on his hike out?
(a) Refill every hour.
(b) Urinate in his reservoir.
(c) Keep water in his mouth.
(d) Take sips only.
10. What information does Elliot attempt to get from the Denali National Park Service?
(a) Ralston's Denali team members' contact information.
(b) Ralston's email address.
(c) Ralston's license plate number.
(d) Ralston's old New Mexico address.
11. In the middle of recording on his video camera, he states "even if I see Wednesday." What does this mean to Ralston?
(a) He expects to die in Tuesday night's cold.
(b) There is no point to seeing Wednesday when it comes.
(c) That he loses hope and waits for death or an improbable rescue.
(d) There is a chance to see Wednesday, and he does not give up hope.
12. Where is Mr. Ralston when Brian notifies his wife of their missing son?
(a) On a tour in New York City.
(b) Visiting his daughter.
(c) At the Greenville Church.
(d) Giving a tour of New York City.
13. Ralston compares his freedom to being born again, but with what important difference?
(a) He is coming from a dry desolate place this time.
(b) He now knows the values of family and friends.
(c) He is not vulnerable.
(d) He feels a sense of accomplishment from making it happen.
14. Once rescued and stabilized, where does Ralston meet his mother?
(a) A clinic in Green River.
(b) A hospital in Grand Junction.
(c) A hospital in Denver.
(d) A hospital in Moab.
15. In addition to a helicopter, what other search group is called out to Horseshoe Canyon?
(a) National Association of Search and Rescue.
(b) Forest Service firefighting volunteer crew.
(c) The Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council.
(d) A horse-team from Wayne County.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Steve from the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council help?
2. By what time is the first helicopter on the lookout for Ralston?
3. What is Ralston's last trance that makes him believe he survives?
4. Ralston surveys the route previous to a ski race and encounters what predicament?
5. Ralston's first trance describes him going through what?
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