Seeing Things His Own Way

What does the word implement mean?

• to set back a step

• to carry into effect

• to maintain consistency

• to assume responsibility for

What does the word summit mean?

• the lowest point in a valley

• the midway point on a mountain

• the highest point of a hill or mountain

• the point at which multiple paths meet

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word deteriorated?

• improved

• maintained

• recovered

• worsened

What does the word devastating mean?

• capable of overwhelming or destroying

• able to create forward or positive momentum

• capable of producing feelings of courage or hope

• able to withstand difficult or negative circumstances

Which word has almost the same meaning as the word potential?

• absence

• defect

• excess

• possibility

What does the word compensate mean?

• to generate support for an idea

• to make up for another thing that is lacking

• to modify an opinion based on new evidence

• to demonstrate understanding in a difficult situation

What does the word assess mean?

• to estimate value or ability

• to require care or attention

• to suggest treatment or repair

• to demand payment or exchange

Which word has the opposite meaning of the word peripheral?

• central

• external

• minor

• secondary

What is unique about Erik Weihenmayer as a hiker?

• He cannot see the mountain he is hiking.

• He cannot hear his climbing partners.

• He learns differently than others.

• He has no feeling in his legs.

One conclusion that can be made about Erik is

• he will not climb Mount McKinley again.

• he will help others climb Mount McKinley.

• he will climb every tall mountain on Earth.

• he will do his best to conquer Mount Everest.