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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mr. Ralston when Brian notifies his wife of their missing son?

2. How does Steve from the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council help?

3. What causes Ralston to have an erratic heartbeat and sunken eyes?

4. Despite missing Ralston at the trailhead, the two hikers figure they see Ralston again at a party. Where is the party?

5. What does the dispatcher fail to tell those that file Ralston's missing persons report?

Short Essay Questions

1. What symptoms does Ralston observe about his body and mind that shows signs of dehydration and lack of sleep?

2. What is the feeling and mood of Ralston's trances?

3. Once Ralston is missing, how does his friends handle the situation?

4. What happens after the amputation that eventually leads Ralston to the helicopter?

5. How does Donna react to Brian's initial phone call? How does her reaction compare to Ralston's characteristics?

6. How does Ralston's trances help him?

7. Summarize Brad and Leah's weekend after leaving Ralston near Mount Sopris. Note the circumstances that affects the timing of Ralston's rescue.

8. What is Elliot's role in the search for Ralston?

9. How does Ralston survive a night outside in a whiteout storm?

10. According to Ralston's perspective, what is happening to time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ralston is an avid reader who admires other adventurers and conservationists. Using of one Ralston's references, give a brief report on someone Ralston admires. Explain why Ralston admires this character.

Essay Topic 2

Ralston reminisces many past climbs. Using these memories, write about what you think Ralston is looking for in these climbs. What are the purposes to his climbs? What does Ralston want to get out of these goals? Does he?

Essay Topic 3

For nearly a week, Ralston is trapped in the canyon with nothing but his own thoughts. He reminisces on many things. What are some of his more important memories? Discuss why they are important to him. What revelations does he have as he remembers past events while stuck in the canyon?

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