Reaching Higher Ground

Who was the first blind man to reach the summit of Mount Everest?

• Erik Weihenmayer

• Sabriye Tenberken

• Nicholas Denby

• Tenzing Norgay

What is the name of the documentary that relates the group's remarkable adventure?

• Blindsight

• Everest Climb

• Blind Journey

• Summit Dreams

Which peak did Erik Weihenmayer guide the Tibetan teens to climb?

• Mount Everest

• Lhakpa Ri

• K2

• Annapurna

What is the height of Lhakpa Ri compared to Mount Everest?

• Taller

• Shorter

• Same height

• Unknown

What did Tenberken aim to change through her work?

• Misconceptions about blind people

• Climbing techniques

• Educational methods

• Government policies

What is the meaning of 'misconception'?

• A correct idea

• A mistaken idea or view

• A clear understanding

• A proven fact.

How many of the blind climbers started their own companies?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Who is credited with influencing the changes in the kids?

• Weihenmayer

• Sabriye

• The Associated Press

• The climbers themselves.

How many climbers are mentioned in the text?

• Four

• Five

• Six

• Seven

Which organization contributed to the story?

• The New York Times

• The Associated Press

• BBC News

• National Geographic