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

2. What disease does Betty contract as a child?
(a) Smallpox.
(b) Polio.
(c) Rubella.
(d) Measles.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After sitting for fifteen minutes, what begins to happen to Ralston's legs?

2. What is the "sun salute"?

3. What does Ralston decide to do as Chad takes photos of Havasupai Creek?

4. Silver Tip escapes after how many years in prison?

5. Back in solitude, Ralston listens to what band on his CD player?

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. Other than the technical skills Ralston learns from his friends about the outdoors, how does Ralston use his educational background to help him in the canyon?

3. Although Ralston usually prepares himself before setting out on his adventures, what event(s) occur(s) at Havasupai that shows Ralston does not always look before he leaps?

4. Describe Ralston's reaction to a black bear in his campground on his first solo overnighter?

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

6. What does "Geologic Time Includes Now" mean?

7. What "clothing" does Ralston makeshift for himself to keep warm at night? What else does he do to stay warm from the chill?

8. How do you describe the feeling Ralston has at the peak of the Maroon Bells in wintertime?

9. What external events serve as a reminder to Ralston that he is lucky despite his risky adventures?

10. How does Ralston's attitude about the outdoors change over time while growing up?

(see the answer keys)

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