"The Value of Sherpa Life" Review
Authored by Chelsea Pace
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of these events most clearly helped motivate Schaffer to write "The Value of Sherpa Life"?
The Nepalese government increased the insurance required for porters.
People reacted strongly to his article "Disposable Man" in 2013.
An avalanche killed 16 sherpas who were employed by mostly Western climbers.
An expedition blog expressed sorrow for Sherpa deaths, but took no part of collective responsibility for them.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In "The Value of Sherpa Life," why does Schaffer criticize the climbing industry that employs Sherpas?
It appears to undervalue the lives of Sherpas.
It hires Sherpas because of their physiology.
It hires Sherpas for dangerous work.
It uses Sherpa labor to save money.
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to "The Value of Sherpa Life," which groups would be angered if the guiding industry were shut down? Choose three options.
the Nepalese government
the Khumbu Climbing School
Sherpas
outfitters
climbers
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In "The Value of Sherpa Life," what main reason does Schaffer give for supporting the continuation of the climbing industry?
Climbing Everest is an important achievement that should be open to all.
American and European climbers are not as strong as Sherpas are.
Sherpas value climbing jobs, which pay better than most jobs in Nepal.
Decreasing the weight of the loads the Sherpas carry will decrease accidents and deaths.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which answer choice is the best definition of the word mortality as it is used in the sentence?
The doctor was concerned about the high mortality among those with disease.
degree of contagion
amount of pain
number of deaths
loss of vision
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best definition of reincarnation?
prediction of the future
reawakened memory
return to the distant past
rebirth in another form
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is most clearly part of a person's physiology?
his or her personality
his or her income
his or her age
his or her muscles
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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