Peak 52-92

The gear called to me is an example of...

• a simile

• a metaphor

• personification

Why did Zopa make Sun-jo and Peak walk with their backpacks rather than ride in the truck?

• He was mad at them.
• He was conditioning them.
• There was no room in the truck.

Why did Sun-jo work at such a young age?

• He paid to support his sister's tuition.
• He liked working as a porter.
• He like money.

What was one reason Zopa agreed to drive Peak to the base camp?

• He planned to hike to the summit.
• So that he could deliver food to the monks.
• It was a favor to Joshua.

Who is Captain Shek?

• A client.
• A climbing instructor.
• A Chinese officer.

An altimeter watch is used to....

• measure the altitude or the distance.
• tell the time of day.
• measure the air temperature.  

Why was the climb beginning on the Tibet side?

• The climb is more challenging.
• The climb is easier.
• There is no age limit.

Why did Joshua bring Peak to climb Mt. Everest?

• To keep Peak out of JDC.
• To teach Peak how to climb.
• For publicity for his business.

Her voice is kind of like fingernails scraping on a chalkboard is an example of.....

• simile
• metaphor
• hyperbole

...I was afraid Sun-jo might die of asphyxiation before I got back out....Asphyxiation means 

• too much oxygen
• heaving breathing
• deprived of oxygen