Between a Rock & a Hard Place Quiz

We learned that the one thing you need to survive is water. How many days can you last without water?

• 3 days

• 7 days

• 14 days

• 8 days

What is one of the basic rules of hiking that Aron broke?

• He didn't tell anyone where he was going.

• He hiked into an unknown area without a map.

• He was not properly dressed.

• He left at the wrong time of day.

Ultimately, what did Aron have to do?

• Chew his own leg off
• Accept the reality that he would die.
• Amputate his arm, by breaking the bones and cutting if off with a knife.
• Accept help from rescurers.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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How does Aron separate himself from what he is having to do?

• He tells himself that he doesn't want it, it is not a part of him and that it is garbage.
• He is never really able to separate himself from what he has to do.
• He says that his parents would want him to survive and he must do this.
• He only wants to escape, so he didn't have to separate himself from what he was having to do.

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What was the sandstone handcuff that Aron says his arm is trapped in?

• The cannon wall.
• The sand around his legs.
• The sand that is blowing and prevents him from seeing.
• A bolder that trapped his arm.

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What is the most challenging decision that Aron had to make?

• Whether to take this hike again.
• Whether to leave a message for his family.
• Whether to cut off his own arm so that he could possibly survive.
• Whether to walk back to his car and not go on the hike.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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How does Aron document his experience?

• He uses a digital camcorder to videotape himself.
• He writes a message on paper.
• He uses his cell phone.
• He was able to tell his story, right before he died, to a park ranger. 

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What happened to Aron on his hike?

• He fell and sprained his ankle.
• He broke his arm.
• He got lost and couldn't find his way out of Blue John Canyon.
• His arm was pinned against the wall of the Utah canyon.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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What day did Aron Ralston start his hike?

• Saturday, around 3:05
• Sunday, around 3:05
• Sometime during the week.
• Labor Day weekend.

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The story we read was about?

• A Sunday walk in the park.
• A hike into Blue John Canyon.
• A day spent outdoors by Aron.
• I don't really know, I didn't read the story.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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