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

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

• her father

• her friend

• her mother

• her brother

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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What is the most likely meaning of trek in the following sentence? Use context clues to help you.

After a 20-mile hike, the explorers set up camp and rested from their trek through the jungle.

• long trip

• final race

• safe route

• brief stroll

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The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.

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

• busy

• relaxed

• concerned

• unprepared

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Part A Answer: Busy

Part B Which excerpt from the blog best supports the answer to Part A?

• I arrived back in Long Beach from New York last Saturday, where I’ve been since our return from Cho Oyu.

• When I wasn’t training by running, swimming at the pool, taking dance classes, or rock climbing, I was taking oboe lessons, French, and photography classes.

• Hopefully I’ll be able to take some great pictures on this expedition!

• But now my dad and I are pretty much all set to go. See you in Kathmandu!

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