Peak- Family History

Why did Captain Shek let Zopa go after arresting him?

• He wanted all the soldiers looking for Sun-jo on the mountain, so no one was there to watch over him.

• There was a mini-revolution of Sherpas and Porters who surrounded Shek's office and wouldn't leave.

• Zopa told him he would be getting a lawyer.

• He realized Zopa had no useful information to give him.

How was Sun-jo able to get into the porter camps with all those soldiers on the mountain?

• He rode back down on Gulu's yak under some blankets.

• Yogi and Yash took him a secret way.

• The soldiers temporarily left the mountain to help with Zopa's arrest.

• He disguised himself as a climber and wore the gear from another climbing team.

Why was Josh angry at Peak in this chapter?

• He found out Peak wrote letters home about his Everest attempt.

• Peak was giving advice to the other climbing parties.

• Peak refused to carry Sun-jo's gear up the mountain.

• Peak kept interrupting him when he was giving directions.

What serious climbing advice does Peak's mom give him on the phone?

• Be sure to stay hydrated.

• Be sure you have packed enough oxygen.

• You need to be completely selfish.

• You need to make sure Josh is behind you the entire time.

Why does Josh owe Sun-jo a chance to summit?

• Zopa has helped his company stay in business over the years.

• Zopa paid Josh to take Sun-jo up the mountain,

• Sun-jo's father saved Josh's life on K2.

• Josh feels sorry for Sun-jo because his sisters are away at school.

In a moment of anger, Peak confronts Josh about

• receiving his letters when he was small.

• having Sun-jo as a back-up.

• this climb being all about him (Josh)

• all of the above