To the Top of Everest

Which word best describes the narrator at the beginning of the article?

• busy

• relaxed

• concerned

• unprepared

Who is the narrator of the article?

• a Tibetan woman

• an English woman

• a Nepalese woman

• an American woman

Who joins the narrator on her trip?

• her father

• her friend

• her mother

• her brother

Where does the narrator stay throughout most of her journey?

• She stays in small huts along the route

• She stays in the homes of Sherpa families

• She stays in various camps on the mountain

• She stays in tourist-friendly hotels in the villages

Which of the following could best be used to illustrate the meaning of expedition?

• reading a brochure about traveling to Japan

• taking a class to learn a foreign language

• walking to a history museum a few blocks from home

• traveling to South America to explore ancient caverns

What is the central idea of the text?

• Lamas often bless Everest climbers

• Anybody can climb Everest

• Climbing Everest is a challenging task

• There is no Internet access on Everest

What is the meaning of the Latin root ped?

• flat

• foot

• move

• small

What happens at the end of the article?

• The narrator reaches the summit and then travels Asia

• The narrator succeeds in her climb and then returns to California

• The narrator fails to reach the summit and vows to return next year

• The narrator struggles during the climb and is carried up the mountain

If a person reached his destination, which of the following must be true?

• He moved out of his house

• He received a special award

• He arrived where he was going

• He stretched his arms in the air

What is the most likely reason the Sherpas organize a Puja ceremony before the team begins its journey up the mountain?

• They know that climbing Everest is dangerous

• They wish they could climb the mountain also

• They enjoy teaching tourists about their traditions

• They are required by law to perform the ceremony