"Top Man"

The setting of "Top Man" is

• the beach

• Miss Brodish's backyard

• on a Himalayan mountain

• Alaska

Who narrates the story?

• Osborn

• The mystery narrator

• Nace

• Frank

What is the mountain officially named?

• K3

• K2

• K7

• K9

What is a gorge?

• a hole in the wall

• a misspelling of my friend, George

• when you eat too much

• a narrow valley between hills or mountains

What is written on Nace's axe?

• To John, from Sarah

• To Martin, from John

• Dear John

• To You, From Me

What is the goal of the expedition?

• To be the fastest ever to get to the top of the mountain

• To be the only people to ever get to the top of the mountain

• To establish a settlement on top of the mountain

• To reach the summit of the mountain

What was the reason some couldn't make it to the top?

• Frost bite

• Seasonal allergies

• Scared of heights

• Ran out of food

Choose the best TWO words to describe Nace

• Experienced

• Old

• Novice climer

• Young, dashing man

Choose TWO words to describe Osborn

• Impulsive

• Young

• Expert climer

• Patient

What is the inanimate object that is often personified in this text?

• The rope

• The axe

• The snow

• The mountain