The Value of a Sherpa Life
Authored by Gary Ford
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
As of the date the story was written, how many people had died attempting to reach the summit of Mt. Everest?
17
68
More than 200
More than 500
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the main job of the Sherpa porter during a climbing expedition?
To lead the climbing party up the trails to the top of Everest
To haul supplies to Camp I and Camp II before climbers arrive
To show climbers new routes no one has yet taken to the top
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which group below is most adamant about NOT stopping climbing activities on Everest?
Outfitters who sell camping supplies
Clients who pay to be taken to the top of Everest
Sherpas who haul the supplies up the mountain
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What does the story say is the best solution to the deaths on Everest?
Decreasing the number of permitted climbs up Everest each year
Ending all climbing activities on Everest due to the danger
Increasing the value of a Sherpa life
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Where do most deaths occur on Everest?
Near the top of the mountain
Near the Khumbu Icefall and the Lhotse Face
Near the very bottom where all avalanches end up
Just after Camp II crossing glaciers
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
In order to help the Sherpas, the Nepalese government did what?
Mandated a minimum pay per expedition of $12,000
Doubled the required insurance each porter must purchase with their own money
Closed all climbing activities except for the month of July
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
According to the story, when a Sherpa is killed while climbing, what should the clients paying for the expedition acknowledge?
That mountain climbing is very dangerous
That Sherpas should be given free life insurance
The deep sense of responsibility they bear for hiring Sherpas to do such a dangerous job
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
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