Peak Moleskin 1

Which quote best indirectly characterizes Zopa?

• “[Zopa] brought me to the mountain.”

• “Up in the room, Zopa sorted through gear, putting it in different piles while Sun-jo and I watched.”

• “Sun-jo and I started to help set up camp, but Zopa waved us off.”

• “You never know what Zopa’s real motivation is.”

On page 95, why does Peak put the word “journalist” in quotes?

• They are quotations to indicate Holly is speaking.

• Peak is informing the reader of Holly’s profession.

• Peak does not consider Holly to be a true journalist.

• Peak is unsure what the word journalist means.

On page 75, why are the following words italicized?

“Don’t worry about the money. I’ll get my portion back.

The film crew should be here later this afternoon.”

“She’s here to cover Peak. Not herself”.

• Peak is reflecting on everything Josh has said in a new light.

• Peak is thinking.

• Peak is emphasizing Josh’s words as he repeats them.

• Josh is emphasizing his words to make sure his point is heard.

Which quote helps characterize Josh directly?

• “My dad wasn’t at the airline counter when I got to the airport.”

• “My father took a credit card out of his pocket. ‘Just put it on this.’”

• “My father looked like a bodybuilder, but he was as flexible as a gymnast.”

• “Does mom know about this?” I asked. “Uh…no, but I’ll give her a call. No worries.”

Why are the passages on pages 86-88 in italics?

• Peak is writing down what he hears the other climbers saying.

• Peak is thinking.

• Peak is emphasizing his disappointment toward his father.

• Peak is telling a story.

What can the reader infer from the italics on pages 86-88?

• The climbers are dissatisfied with Joshua Wood.

• Peak is dissatisfied with his father.

• The climbers have many interesting stories to tell.

• All of the climbers are getting sick.

How does the use of the phrase “rock weasels” influence how the reader thinks about the sport of rock climbing?

• It illustrates the passion climbers have for the sport.

• It emphasizes the greed involved in the sport.

• It represents a metaphor for the animalistic nature of climbing.

• I’m not sure what connotation means.

In the sentence below, what is the meaning of the word pacify.

“As the flags flutter in the wind, they release the prayers written on them and pacify the gods.”

• pass by

• anger

• calm

• arouse

What is the difference between the italics used on page 1 and the italics used on page 23?

• The italics on page 1 represent Peak’s thoughts, while the italics on page 23 represent someone else’s words.

• The italics on page 1 represent someone else’s words, while the italics used on page 23 represent Peak’s thoughts.

• The italics on page 1 represent someone else’s words, while the italics used on page 23 signify emphasis on the phrase.

• The italics on page 1 signify emphasis on the phrase, while the italics on page 23 represent someone else’s thoughts.

Which best explains the meaning of the sentence

“When you’re at the bottom of your rope, there’s no one better than Joshua Wood” (27)?

• Josh is an excellent climber.

• Josh is helpful when climbing Mt. Everest.

• Josh is never there for Peak.

• Josh is good at helping out in a desperate situation.