
Quiz on 'Into Thin Air'
Authored by Rotilda Cleophace
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main focus of Jon Krakauer’s book?
A journey through the Amazon rainforest
A climbing expedition on Mount Everest
A road trip across America
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What year does the tragic climbing expedition on Everest take place?
1995
1996
1997
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which company does Krakauer climb with during his expedition?
Adventure Consultants
Mountain Madness
Himalayan Expeditions
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the major challenges faced by climbers on Everest?
Lack of food
Severe weather conditions
Dangerous animals
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Krakauer feel about the commercialization of Everest climbing?
He fully supports it
He is critical of it
He is indifferent
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to climbers during the ascent on the fateful day?
They reach the summit successfully
They encounter a fierce storm
They decide to turn back
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Krakauer describe his experience of reaching the summit?
As a joyous moment
As an overwhelming and surreal experience
As a disappointing failure
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
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