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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Near the halfway point of the canyon, Ralston must rappel down what?
(a) The Deep Gulch.
(b) The Big Drop.
(c) The Long Fall.
(d) The Big Ditch.

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

3. What does Ralston realize about the noises he hears?
(a) The noises are getting further away.
(b) The noises are angels.
(c) The noises are getting closer.
(d) The noises are a figment of his imagination.

4. Ralston is able to make a seat out of what?
(a) Ralston ties his ropes into a makeshift sitting-hammock.
(b) A concave divot in the wall.
(c) A large boulder nearby.
(d) The harness and rappelling gear.

5. Silver Tip escapes after how many years in prison?
(a) Ten.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many hours of darkness must Ralston survive through each night?

2. In Spring of 2002, Ralston quits Intel to do what?

3. Who is the last to be retrieved from the avalanche?

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

5. Why does Ralston stop yelling?

Short Essay Questions

1. Ralston responds to his near-drowning in a couple different ways. How does his discussion with his sister differ from the way he reacts in front of his friends.

2. Describe Ralston's first taping on his video recorder in the canyon.

3. Even before the expected predicament of Ralston occurs, what conversation foreshadows the eerie feeling of the canyon?

4. How is Jack Moore connected to Butch Cassidy?

5. What does Ralston consider his morning routine and why is it important to him?

6. Although Ralston is trapped, why does he find it important to keep track of his bicycle lock key?

7. Describe John Griffith's skills that help him survive the wild west.

8. What missed opportunity does Ralston have to prevent his entrapment?

9. In addition to the direct injury of his pinned arm, what other challenges does Ralston face from being stuck in one place?

10. What is Ralston's educational and professional route after high school?

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