George Mallory’s famous quote has had remarkable longevity, as people still remember it decades after he said it in 1923.

What does longevity mean?

• Strength

• Long-lasting

• Importance

• Curiosity

Mallory’s quote “Because it is there” has become iconic in the world of mountaineering.

if something is iconic, it is:

• Hard to understand

• Famous and widely recognized

• Dangerous

• Temporary

There is still much speculation about whether Mallory reached the summit of Mount Everest before he disappeared.

Speculation means:

• Having definite evidence

• Guessing without proof

• Proving something

• Planning carefully

In the documentary, the cameras capture every fleeting expression on Honnold’s face during his difficult climb.

A fleeting moment is:

• Very short and quick

• Unforgettable

• Dangerous

• Easy to see

Honnold’s ascent of El Capitan is described as a gruelling challenge that requires incredible physical strength and endurance.

A gruelling task is:

• Fun and enjoyable

• Easy and quick

• Exhausting and difficult

• Unimportant

The documentary not only shows Honnold’s climb but also gives insight into his remarkable personality.

If something is remarkable, it is:

• Boring

• Worth noticing or amazing

• Unclear

• Dangerous

Honnold thinks that Mallory’s famous quote was probably just a throwaway remark at the end of a long press conference.

A throwaway comment is:

• Carefully planned

• Casual and unimportant

• Extremely rude

• Secret

Honnold’s response to the journalist seemed to paraphrase Mallory’s famous words, as he essentially said the same thing in different words.

To paraphrase something means to:

• Copy exactly

• Say it in a different way

• Ignore it

• Repeat it with the same words

Honnold rehearses his climbs over and over, memorizing every detail to the point of obsession.

If you have an obsession with something, you:

• Don’t care about it

• Think about it almost always

• Forget about it

• Share it with others

For most viewers, watching extreme sports like Free Solo is a form of escapism, offering a break from everyday life.

Escapism is:

• Enjoying something as a break from reality

• Facing reality directly

• Running away from problems

• Being responsible for something