Autobiography by Bear Grylls

What injury did Bear Grylls get from climbing Everest?

• sore head

• frost nips

• broken finger

• none of the above

What is unusual about the situation for Grylls?

• He does not feel well and is scared.

• He has hurt himself and has lost confidence.

• He normally loves the speed but this time he is concerned.

• All of the above

Where is this adventure taking place?

• Australia

• The coast

• Northern Canadian Rockies

• Mount Everest

What does “we have cut a vital corner” mean?

• to do something thoroughly and in detail

• to do something with precision

• to do something quickly but less thoroughly

• none of the above

Despite having resignations, why do you think Grylls continues with the stunt?

• He had to as it is his job.

• He does not want to let his team down.

• He is an adrenaline junkie and this is what he loves to do.

• He is stubborn.

How does Grills stop himself from falling?

• He drives a stick into the snow.

• He drives the ice axe into the snow.

• He holds onto a rock.

• One of the cameramen help him.

The tone of the extract is one of:

• sadness

• disappointment

• excitement

• appreciation

The synonym for the word static is:

• unchanged

• speechless

• immobile

• scared