Peak pg. 45-61

"The Summit Hotel"

"The Gear of the Dead"

Match

Match the character's name with the description.

• Josh

• Rolf

• Peak's mother

• Peak

• Patrice and Paula

Famous mountain climber and Peak's dad

Lawyer and Peak's stepdad

Gave up climbing after an injury

14-year old climber

twin six-year old girls

• Famous mountain climber and Peak's dad

• Lawyer and Peak's stepdad

• Gave up climbing after an injury

• 14-year old climber

• twin six-year old girls

Multiple Choice

Why did Peak need to leave New York?

• He was in trouble for climbing a skyscraper.

• He owed people a lot of money.

• He did not want to spend the summer with his father.

• He wanted to climb Mount Everest for the summer.

Multiple Choice

Why did Peak's father not tell his mother where they were going?

• She would want to come on the adventure with them.

• Josh wanted it to be a surprise for her birthday.

• Josh could only afford one ticket to Nepal.

• She would not want Peak to climb the dangerous mountain.

Multiple Choice

At the end of the last chapter (Bangkok), Peak and his father are on their way to . . .

• New York

• Kathmandu

• Chiang Mai

• Bangkok

​Discussion Questions

• Why is Peak's dad (Josh) famous?

• Why does Peak's dad (Josh) need to get back to Everest soon?

• What does the word "cagey" mean?

Multiple Select

The author uses descriptive language to show that Josh is a famous or important climber. Which two details from the text prove this?

• The hotel staff was overjoyed to see him.

• He signed autographs for the other guests.

• He gave Peak several thousand rupees.

• He forgot Peak’s birthdays and Christmases.

Multiple Choice

Why is Sun-jo in Kathmandu?

• He likes exploring the city of Kathmandu.

• He is on a secret family trip to find a climber.

• He is earning money for his sisters' education.

• He is training for a climbing trip to Mount Everest.

Multiple Choice

"What's he like?"

"Cagey," Josh said with a smile. "If he agrees to do something, he'll do it, but he may not be doing it for

the reason you think he's doing it. And he'll never let you in on why he's doing it."

What does the word cagey mean?

• Happy and friendly

• Careful and secretive

• Loud and boisterous

• Sad and lonely

Multiple Choice

Why does Josh choose Zopa to guide the Peak to Base Camp?

• Zopa is the most experienced Sherpa and a close friend of Josh.

• Zopa is the only Sherpa who knows where base camp is located.

• Zopa has enough money to purchase the equipment Peak will need.

• Zopa has little experience on the mountain and barely knows Josh.

Multiple Select

Why does Zopa insist on trading Peak’s brand-new gear for different equipment?

• Some of the gear did not fit Peak.

• Zopa wanted to buy stuff for himself.

• Peak had far too much money to spend.

• Zopa had "another use" for some items.

Open Ended

Based on his actions and Peak’s descriptions, is Josh Wood a "good" father? Explain.

Open Ended

Peak gets excited about the climbing equipment Josh gives him. Think of a hobby you have. Imagine someone was going to spend thousands of dollars to get you the best equipment. What should they buy?