Will Wifi Ruin Mount Everest

In paragraph 8, the word exhilarating means something that

• creates happiness and excitement

• prompts a longing to return home

• provokes a fear of the unknown

• gives assistance and comfort

In 2008, what did the author notice about how the new technology was affecting those who work near Mount Everest?

• They preferred to stick with traditional forms of communication

• They were embracing the new technology rapidly

• They did not have the means to take advantage of the new technology

• They were becoming much more efficient in their jobs

What is the most likely reason the author wrote the article?

• To show readers that bringing broadband service to the Himalaya is dangerous

• To recall his love of trekking in the Himalaya in Nepal developed

• To criticize the growing popularity of Mount Everest with climbers and tourists

• To convince readers that internet service has changed the experience of trekking the Himalaya

How does the author try to convince readers of his point in paragraph 9?

• He fondly describes his past experiences

• He provides expert testimony from other climbers

• He acknowledges that his experiences may have been rare

• He provides an emotional appeal for change

Based on this sentence, the reader can conclude that

• The Himalaya is a difficult place for disconnecting from the modern world

• making a real connection in the modern world demands effort

• the impulse to be connected to others is a modern phenomenon

• modern society does not value connectedness

In which sentence does the author seem to accept that technology on Mount Everest is inevitable?

• This was what many travelers were looking for: places so hard to get to...

• When I first trekked the Everest route, in October 1983, it flet as though

• Sitting in a cozy inn, immersed in conversation was far more seductive

• We are far past the time when we can expect to find a Shangri-La

The photograph and its caption make the use of technology atop Mount Everest seem

• Challenging

• elitist

• normal

• whimsical

What is a significant difference between the opinions expressed in both articles?

• The author of "Living Alone is the New Norm" uses research to convey his ideas

• The author of "Living Alone is the New Norm" accepts change brought about by technology

• The author of "Living Alone is the New Norm" thinks social interaction is important

• The author of "Living Alone is the New Norm" predicts improvements

How are the authors of both articles similar?

• Both worry that their views may be out of step with those of the majority.

• Both are interested in how changes to culture affect the human experience.

• Both express an intention to continue their research

• Both believe it is important to examine trends in other cultures

Both articles conclude with a

• bold contradiction

• stern warning

• reflective suggestion

• pessimistic prediction