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

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.

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

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!

Read the following sentence from “To the Top of Everest.” I think my dad and I got the big sleep that we needed to catch up on our jetlag; around 4 in the afternoon, we decided to take a “nap” that lasted until 7 the next morning! What is the most likely reason the narrator placed the word nap in quotation marks?

to suggest that her long sleep was not truly a nap

to call attention to something her father told her

to express that she is not really sure what a nap is

to make sure the reader knows that she took a nap

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

Part A Answer: They know that climbing Everest is dangerous. Part B Which sentence from the selection best supports the answer to Part A?

A Lama comes up and performs many chants to ask the mountain gods for permission to climb the mountain, and to ask for protection.

Today was the Puja, which is a ceremony that the Sherpas organize.

As part of the ceremony, they also put out long lines of prayer flags coming out from the stupa where the ceremony was performed.

Afterwards, they passed out lots of yummy treats.

What is the central idea of “To the Top of Everest”?

Climbing Everest is a challenging task.

Lamas often bless Everest climbers.

There is no Internet access on Everest.

The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. Part A Read the following two excerpts from “To the Top of Everest.” I was pretty tired by the time we got back to base camp, but today was a rest day (our first), so I’ve had plenty of time to recover. After we tagged camp two we came all the way back down to base camp. It was a long day, and we all returned pretty tired. How do these details support the central idea of “To the Top of Everest”?

They show that climbing the mountain is difficult because it is physically exhausting.

They show that climbing the mountain is easy as long as you get a great deal of sleep.

They show that climbing the mountain is tricky because there is limited time to climb.

They show that climbing the mountain is boring because you return to base camp daily.

A piece of writing may have more than one central idea. Think about the details that the narrator of “To the Top of Everest” shares about her parents and brother. Which of the following sentences best states a central idea that ties those details together?

Adventures are exciting, but family relationships are more meaningful.

Keep close to your parents, but decide what is best for yourself.

No one understands you better than the members of your family do.

Lessons you learn from your parents will stay with you for the rest of your life.

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

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

How is the selection from Tales From the Odyssey similar to the blog “To the Top of Everest”?

Both texts describe events in the order they happen.

Both texts have make-believe characters.

Both texts offer accounts of ocean voyages.

Both texts present the narrator’s personal opinions.

To the Top of Everest

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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To the Top of Everest

25 questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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”?

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

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To the Top of Everest

25 questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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”?

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

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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.

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”?

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