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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. Before Brian calls the Spruce Street house, who calls in to check on Ralston?
2. Between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, what does Ralston etch into the wall?
3. What does Adam Crider find out from Ralston's debit card?
4. As the two hikers Ralston meets earlier on Saturday leave the canyon, what happens that makes one of them think Ralston is already gone?
5. At the bottom of a rappel, what does he find?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Elliot's role in the search for Ralston?
2. How does Donna react to Brian's initial phone call? How does her reaction compare to Ralston's characteristics?
3. What is Ralston's agenda between leaving his house on Spruce Street on Thursday and the Saturday he becomes trapped in the canyon?
4. Describe the sequence of events the leads to locating Ralston's truck.
5. How does Ralston survive a night outside in a whiteout storm?
6. As time continues in the canyon, what does Ralston's water supply mean to him?
7. What characteristics of Ralston returns once safe in the helicopter and hospital?
8. Once Ralston is missing, how does his friends handle the situation?
9. Describe common themes in Ralston's memories.
10. What symptoms does Ralston observe about his body and mind that shows signs of dehydration and lack of sleep?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Research Aron Ralston's current life. What do you expect to find? Are your expectations met? Are there any surprises? What is the same or different about his life before and after his entrapment?
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
Ralston often says he expects to die in the canyon. However, he survives due to a variety of factors. Describe his character type and how this plays a role on his ability to survive. Cite examples. What other external factors outside of his control plays a role into his survival?
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