Peak Novel Review

What does this quote reveal about aspects of Peak’s character? “I should have waited until June to make the ascent, but no, moron has to go up in March. Why? Because everything was ready and I have a problem with waiting. I had studied the wall, built all my custom protection, and picked the date. I was ready. And if the date passed I might not try it at all.”

• Peak is anxious.

• Peak is thoughtful and thorough.

• Peak is indecisive.

• Peak is careless.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.9A

Why is Peak in more trouble than just scaling the buildings?

• Peak got caught “tagging” the buildings with tiny blue mountains.

• Peak was trespassing.

• Peak’s action of “tagging” was imitated by another boy.

• Peak was out past curfew.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.9A

Why does Peak’s attorney want to go to trial?

• She said Peak was framed.

• She said Peak was innocent.

• She said Peak was a victim.

• She said Peak could win in court.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

Why does the author count down the time Peak has until the flight leaves?

• The author is creating suspense.  

• The author is building a timeline.

• The author is creating distress.

• The author is building excitement.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

Describe Peak’s relationship with his father at this point in the story.

• Peak and his father bonded instantly.

• Peak and his father had a strained relationship.

• Peak and his father were like strangers. 

• Peak and his father had a strong relationship

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

CCSS.W.6.9A

Why is Peak concerned about his father’s motives?

• His father has been nonchalant.

• His father has been very preoccupied.

• C:

  His father has been neglectful. 

• His father has been watchful.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.9A

How is Peak getting to base camp?

• Peak will go to base camp with Zopa. 

• Peak will go to base camp with the next expedition group.

• Peak will go to the base camp with Josh.

• Peak will go with the concierge.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

Sun-Jo and Peak have many things in common.  Select one below that they do not have in common.

• Neither have a strong relationship with their father.

• Both are climbers.

• Both were taught to climb by their grandfathers.  

• They both have sisters.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

What is Peak’s first impression of Zopa?

• Peak was startled by his presence.

• Peak was calmed by his presence.

• Peak was encouraged by his presence.

• Peak was surprised by his presence.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.W.6.9A

What is one reason Zopa takes Peak to base camp?

• So that he can visit the monasteries along the way.

• To show him the countryside in preparation for his climb.

• To help Peak build up his strength before he gets to base camp. 

• So that they could get to know one another.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A