Into Thin Air final assessment

Which of the following best describes Krakauer's emotions as he reached the summit of Mount Everest?

• excitement

• pride

• indifference (lack of emotion)

• satisfaction

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Krakauer says most of the guides continued because

• they need the money due to lack of employment opportunities in Nepal.

• they new the climbers would continue even without their help.

• they'd survived numerous snow storms in the past.

• nothing indicated that a terrible storm was approaching.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Krakauer is delayed as descends the mountain because

• 20 other climbers were queued up and moving his direction.

• he stopped to help Beck Weathers.

• he spent too much time celebrating at the summit.

• lack of oxygen left him confused and disoriented.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following was the effect of Andy Harris fully opening the oxygen tank?

• Beck Weathers was unable to return to base camp.

• Krakauer's tank was drained.

• Rob Hall was delayed at the summit.

• Doug Hansen was unable to descend to Base Camp.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Who of the following was a postal worker from Seattle who had attempted Everest unsuccessfully in the past?

• Doug Hansen

• Rob Hall

• Beck Weathers

• Scott Fischer

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Krakauer says, "I'm losing brain cells by the millions." This is an example of

• an oxymoron

• an idiom

• foreshadowing

• hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Krakauer says, "It's in the bag." This is an example of

• an oxymoron

• a hyperbole

• an idiom

• a metaphor

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why do the sherpas feel forced to serve as guides?

• They have limited employment opportunities.

• They are forced to work as guides by the Nepal government.

• The money is so good that they feel they can't say no.

• Most are thrill seekers and simply love the job.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the biggest factor putting people at danger on Everest?

• global warming

• lack of funding for supplies

• fewer sherpas to guide climbers

• too many inexperienced climbers

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Yasuko Namba is attempting to become

• the oldest woman to reach the summit

• the oldest Japanese woman to reach the summit

• the first woman to reach the summit

• a guide for other climbers

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2