To the Top of Everest

Who is the narrator of “To the Top of Everest”?

• a Tibetan woman

• an English woman

• a Nepalese woman

• an American woman

In “To the Top of Everest,” who joins the narrator on her trip?

• her father

• her friend

• her mother

• her brother

What challenges does the narrator face in “To the Top of Everest”? Choose two options.

• falling ice

• wild animals

• limited oxygen

• unmarked trails

• damaged equipment

Which of the following could best be used to illustrate the meaning of expedition?

• reading a brochure about traveling to Japan

• taking a class to learn a foreign language

• walking to a history museum a few blocks from home

• traveling to South America to explore ancient caverns

Which word best describes the narrator at the beginning of “To the Top of Everest”?

• busy

• relaxed

• concerned

• unprepared

In “To the Top of Everest,” what is the most likely reason the Sherpas organize a Puja ceremony before the team begins its journey up the mountain?

• They know that climbing Everest is dangerous.

• They wish they could climb the mountain also.

• They enjoy teaching tourists about their traditions.

• They are required by law to perform the ceremony.

What is a main difference between Odysseus’ journey in the selection from Tales From the Odyssey and Larson’s journey in “To the Top of Everest”?

• Odysseus has everything he needs to travel, but Larson has very limited supplies.

• Odysseus rarely resolves the problems he faces, but Larson always finds solutions.

• Odysseus aims to get home, but Larson seeks adventure far from where she lives.

• Odysseus receives support from his men, but Larson must push ahead on her own.

If a person reached his destination, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of destination.

• He moved out of his house.

• He received a special award.

• He arrived where he was going.

• He stretched his arms in the air.

Where does the narrator stay throughout most of her journey in “To the Top of

Everest”?

• She stays in small huts along the route.

• She stays in the homes of Sherpa families.

• She stays in various camps on the mountain.

• She stays in tourist-friendly hotels in the villages.

What happens at the end of “To the Top of Everest”?

• The narrator reaches the summit and then travels around Asia.

• The narrator succeeds in her climb and then returns to California.

• The narrator fails to reach the summit and vows to return next year.

• The narrator struggles during the climb and is carried up the mountain.