Peak Quiz #6 (pages 151-184)

1.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Why was Captain Shek out of uniform when he meets Peak and the climbers at ABC?

He was off duty at the time

He wanted to join a climbing party

He was working for Josh's business

He was spying on the climbing groups and trying to blend in

2.

Multiple Select

2 mins

1 pt

What did Holly learn about herself during this climb? Select all correct answers.

She was getting old

The mountain made her feel very small.

Being alone is good for her.

She was in love with Josh.

3.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

How did Sun-jo get to the Intermediate Camp?

He hiked with the Peak and the others

He rode a bus back to ABC

He stayed back at the mess tent.

He secretly rode on a yak.

4.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

What did Zopa say when the team reached Camp Four that re-energized Peak?

You did good. You have a chance!

You climbed too slow!

You should help Holly!

You need more O's!

5.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

What decision did Holly make after reaching Camp Four?

She wanted to interview Josh

She was going to write a book

She wanted to turn back

She was going to turn in Sun-jo

6.

Multiple Select

2 mins

1 pt

"Oh," Josh said, "one more thing. Captain Shek has been asking around about a Sherpa boy. Says he thinks he came up on the truck with you."

"Sun-jo," Zopa said. "He left a few days ago to go back to school. He just came up for the ride."

What are two purposes of this conversation between Josh & Zopa?

So Josh can warn the climbing team that Captain Shek is looking for Sun-jo

To communicate what has happened during the day

To mislead Captain Shek so he won't think Sun-jo is climbing

So that Sun-jo can know nobody wants him to climb the mountain

7.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

What happened to make Peak realize climbing Everest is not a competition and that he felt ashamed of how he'd been thinking about Sun-jo?

Sun-jo apologized for not telling him he was Zopa's grandson

Zopa told Peak to grow up

Josh told Peak he was thinking about Everest wrong

Peak learned that four climbers had died climbing the mountain

8.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

When Captain Shek comes to Camp Four, who does he arrest?

Peak

Sun-jo

Zopa

Josh

9.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Why did Captain Shek end up having to let the person he arrested go?

The porters and sherpas gathered around his headquarters and held a silent vigil and wouldn't move

The person was innocent

Josh paid him a lot of money

Captain Shek felt bad for being a jerk

10.

Multiple Select

2 mins

1 pt

Peak and Josh get in a fight after Josh finds out Peak told his mom about climbing Everest. During the fight, what issues get brought up? Mark all that apply.

Peak's jealousy of Sun-jo

Josh's self-centeredness

Josh not responding to Peak's letters

Peak's mom is incredibly mad at Josh

11.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

When Peak speaks to his mom, what advice does she give him?

He needs to be careful of Josh

He'll have to harden himself inside to make the summit

He should write a letter to his sisters

He should forgive Sun-jo

12.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

What is the real reason Josh is giving Sun-jo a summit attempt?

So he has a back-up plan if Peak doesn't make the summit

Sun-jo's father was the sherpa who saved Josh's life

He's tired of getting harassed by Zopa

He's not giving Sun-jo a summit attempt

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