Year 10

What happened when Ralston's knife brushed his thumb?

• It caused a deep cut that bled profusely.

• It ripped off part of the skin, similar to a blister.

• It got stuck in the rock, pulling his thumb with it.

• It caused a burning sensation, but no visible injury.

What alarming discovery did Ralston make after prodding his arm with the knife?

• His arm was completely numb and unresponsive.

• He heard a hissing sound of gas releasing from his arm, indicating decomposition.

• He found that his arm was bleeding internally.

• The knife broke, leaving him without a tool.

How did Ralston manage to break the bones in his arm?

• He used a heavy rock to smash his arm against the canyon wall.

• He repeatedly twisted his arm until the bones fractured.

• He slammed his body against the opposite wall and used leverage to snap the bones.

• He used the knife to cut through the bones directly.

What was the most difficult part of the amputation process for Ralston?

• Cutting through the muscle and arteries with a dull knife.

• Dealing with the intense pain from the tourniquet.

• Severing the tendon and then the nerve, which caused a burning sensation.

• Maintaining his focus while bleeding profusely.