Rock Weasels

Peak was upset with Josh. At the beginning of the chapter, how did Peak handle his emotions?

• Peak immediately confronted Josh and yelled at him.

• Peak crawled into his tent to get some sleep before talking to Josh.

• Josh is already climbing up Everest, so Peak cannot talk to him for a few weeks.

• Josh and Peak got into a physical fight.

Why is this the last year for a lot of commercial operations on Everest?

• Nepal and Tibet are only going to allow 10 businesses to travel on Everest each year.

• Most companies no longer have enough money to pay for the mandatory insurance they need for Everest.

• There are only a certain number of people who have the money, time, and desire to climb Everest.

• Due to unpredicatable weather, too many companies are going out of business.

What is the REAL reason Josh came to New York to rescue Peak?

• Josh rescued Peak because Teri called and needed help.

• Josh rescued Peak because he needed to come to New York for gear, so he could do both aspects at once.

• Josh rescued Peak because he really does care about his son.

• Josh rescued Peak because his company is in a ton of debt and he needs positive publicity.

How old are the Americans who did reach the summit of Everest?

• 12

• 14

• 15

• 20

Does Peak's mom know her son is on Everest?

• Yes

• No

Why is Holly Angelo the reporter on the climb?

• Holly Angelo has blackmail against Josh. Since she knew about the climb, she said she was coming for the exclusive story and wants to climb.

• Holly Angelo is the only reporter who is trained to climb.

• Holly Angelo used to date Josh, so he can really trust her.

• Holly Angelo is the best reporter in the United States, so Josh paid her a lot of money.

Why does Peak's attempt to be the youngest American to summit have to stay a secret?

• Josh does not want his other climbers to find out. He wants everyone just to enjoy the experience.

• Teri, Peak's mom, cannot find out about the climb. She will be furious he is there and immediately come to take him home.

• If the Chinese government finds out, they may pull all of Josh's permit. China has been trying to get a teen on the summit for years. They do not want America to beat them.

• China currently has a teen on Everest. Josh does not want Peak to feel under more pressure to win.

What is Josh's business plan?

• After this year, Josh hopes to become a millionaire and never see another mountain again.

• Josh hopes to get a teen on all 7 summits within the next 5 years.

• Josh hopes to climb Everest and other tall summits for the next 15 years.

• Josh hopes to make a lot of money off Peak's climb, sell the business in a few years, and retire on the profit.