STORY 1: Survivor Rulon Gardner: Hardheaded

What happened to Rulon Gardner in 2002?

• He won another Olympic gold medal

• He was stranded in freezing wilderness

• He retired from wrestling

• He became a survival instructor

How did Gardner survive the night in the freezing temperatures?

• He built a fire

• He found a cabin

• He prepared by basking in the sun and doing everything to stay awake

• He called for help on his phone

What was the temperature when Gardner was fighting for his life?

• 10 degrees F

• 15 degrees F

• 20 degrees F

• 25 degrees F

What technique did Gardner use when swimming to shore?

• Freestyle stroke

• The backstroke

• Butterfly stroke

• Doggy paddle

What medical condition did Gardner suffer from in the freezing water?

• Frostbite

• Pneumonia

• Hypothermia

• Shock

What does "physical" mean in this context?

• Relating to sports

• About the body

• Mental strength

• Emotional health

"Circumstances" in the story refers to:

• The weather conditions

• Details of a situation

• Gardner's injuries

• The rescue team

What part of the body sends messages when you sense danger?

• The heart

• The hypothalamus

• The lungs

• The stomach

What happens to blood vessels when your body senses danger?

• They get smaller

• They get larger

• They stop working

• They burst

In the modern era example, where was the student when they sensed danger?

• In the gym

• In the cafeteria

• Walking down the hall to the teacher's room

• In the library