To the Top of Everest

Who is the narrator of "To the Top of Everest"?

• a. a Tibetan woman

• b. an English woman

• c. a Nepalese woman

• d. an American woman

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

• a. her father

• b. her friend

• c. her mother

• d. her brother

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

• a. She stays in small huts along the route

• b. She stays in the homes of Sherpa families

• c. She stays in various camps on the mountain

• d. 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.

• a. falling ice

• b. wild animals

• c. limited oxygen

• d. unmarked trails

• e. damaged equipment

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What happens at the end of "To the Top of Everest"?

• a. The narrator reaches the summit and then travels around Asia.

• b. The narrator succeeds in her climb and then returns to California.

• c. The narrator fails to reach the summit and vows to return next year.

• d. The narrator struggles during the climb and is carried up the mountain.

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Which statement is most accurate about someone who has reached their destination? Consider the definition of destination in your answer.

• a. He left his home.

• b. He won a prize.

• c. He got to the place he intended to go.

• d. He waved his hands.

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

• A group of friends walking to the corner store for snacks

• A team of scientists traveling to Antarctica to study penguin habitats

• A student hurrying to class before the bell rings

• A family relaxing at home on a Saturday afternoon

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What is the most likely meaning of expedition in the following sentence? Use context clues to help you. The team prepared carefully for their expedition into the dense rainforest, knowing it would be a challenging journey.

• a. long trip

• b. final race

• c. safe route

• d. brief stroll

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Which word best describes the narrator at the beginning of "To the Top of Everest"?

• busy

• relaxed

• concerned

• unprepared

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Which excerpt from the blog best shows us how the narrator is described as "busy" at the beginning of "To the Top of Everest"?

• 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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