Aron Ralston

How old was Aron Ralston when he went climbing in Utah?

• 23 years old

• 25 years old

• 27 years old

• 29 years old

How heavy was the rock which trapped his arm?

• 200 lb

• 400 lb

• 600 lb

• 800 lb

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

Who did Aron Ralston use to work for?

• Apple

• Intel

• Microsoft

• Sony

What did Aron Ralston have in his backpack?

• Burritos

• Chocolate

• Tinned Fruit

• Water

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Why couldn't Ralston move the rock clear?

• There wasn't enough climbing rope

• The climbing rope was too stretchy

• The boulder was just too heavy

• He couldn't tie the climbing rope with one hand

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How does Aron Ralston describe his process of problem solving?

• Stop-Think-Observe-Plan

• Test-Rethink-Act

• Explore-Anticipate-Act

• Act-Monitor-Learn

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What was Aron Ralston listening to while he was canyoneering?

• Birdsong

• Classical music

• His favourite band

• Podcast

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Who made the film about Aron Ralston's story?

• Danny Boyle

• Steven Spielberg

• Quentin Tarantino

• Greta Gerwig

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What adjective does Ralston use to describe the conversation he has with himself?

• Bizarre

• Difficult

• Impossible

• Surreal

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Where did Ralston become trapped?

• Bluestone Canyon

• Bluejohn Canyon

• Bluesky Canyon

• Bluewater Canyon

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5