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Where did Santosh Yadav grow up?

• Mount Everest

• Aravali Hills

• Nepal

• Haryana, India

What did the people in the village of Santosh believe about girls who climbed mountains?

• They did not know about the mountains

• They were not sure if girls climbed mountains.

• They believe that girls cannot climb mountains

• They believe that girls can climb mountains

Why did Santosh have difficulties in school?

• The school was too close so she didn't see much scenery.

• She didn't like studying.

• She only liked certain subjects in school.

• She was the only girl in her school.

What did Santosh see in the magazines that inspired her?

• Photos of his village

• Photos of mountains

• Photos of famous climbers

• Photos of his family

What did Santosh's family think about her dream of climbing mountains? ¿Qué pensó la familia de Santosh sobre su sueño de escalar montañas?

• They didn't care about her dream A ellos no les importaba su sueño.

• They were unsure about it but loved her No estaban seguros de ello pero la amaban.

• They thought it was impossible and disapproved Ellos pensaron que era imposible y desaprobaron.

• They fully supported her dream Apoyaron plenamente su sueño.

What happened to Santosh's father when he tried to prevent her from going to the climbing class? ¿Qué le pasó al padre de Santosh cuando intentó impedir que ella fuera a la clase de escalada?

• He broke his ankle ¿Qué le pasó al padre de Santosh cuando intentó impedir que ella fuera a la clase de escalada? Se rompió el tobillo

• He got lost in the mountains Se perdió en las montañas

• He changed his mind and supported her Él cambió de opinión y la apoyó.

• He convinced her to give up her dream La convenció de que renunciara a su sueño.

What did Santosh achieve in her first climb/ascent of Mount Everest?

• She reached the summit

• She fell and broke her ankle

• She broke a world record

• She got lost and almost died

What does Santosh attribute her success to?

• Her strong legs

• Her iron lungs

• Her education

• Her determination

What does Santosh hope her success will inspire other girls to do?

• Become famous mountain climbers

• Stay in school and learn to dream

• Get married and have a family

• Prove everyone wrong

What is the main message of Santosh's story?

• Girls cannot climb mountains

• Education is the key to success

• Family support is important

• Dreams can come true