Comprehension Quiz

Who are the two main climbers featured in the documentary The Dawn Wall?

• Alex Honnold and Chris Sharma

• Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson

• Adam Ondra and Dustin Gildersleeve

• Dean Potter and Jimmy Chin

What makes The Dawn Wall a particularly challenging route?

• Its height

• The steepness of the climb

• The difficulty of the rock holds and the technical moves required

• The weather conditions in the area

How long did Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson take to free climb The Dawn Wall?

• 2 weeks

• 19 days

• 6 months

• 1 year

What is the main idea of the text?

• The history of rock climbing

• The physical challenges of free climbing The Dawn Wall

• A guide to climbing El Capitan

• The environmental impact of rock climbing

What does the photograph or infographic show?

• The top of El Capitan with a group of climbers

• The route of The Dawn Wall on El Capitan

• The climbers in their final stretch to the summit

• The team resting at a campsite on the rock

How does the photograph or infographic support the central idea of the text?

• It shows the scenic beauty of the climb, which makes the route attractive

• It illustrates the difficulty and challenge of the climb by highlighting the most technical parts of the route

• It provides a comparison of The Dawn Wall to other climbing routes

• It highlights the environment around the climb, showing how the weather impacts the route

What is Phiona Mutesi’s main challenge as she begins her journey into the world of chess?

• She has limited access to chess boards

• She struggles with learning the rules of chess

• She comes from a poor background with few resources and opportunities

• She faces prejudice due to her gender

What role does Robert Katende play in Phiona’s journey?

• He is a fellow chess competitor who challenges her at every turn

• He is her coach and mentor, helping her improve and gain confidence

• He is a fellow chess player who teaches her the strategies of the game

• He is a local businessman who sponsors her travel to chess competitions

How does Phiona’s success in chess impact her life and the lives of those around her?

• It brings her fame and wealth, transforming her family's financial situation

• It inspires others in her community, showing that anyone can achieve greatness with hard work

• It leads to her leaving her home to pursue chess full-time in the U.S.

• It isolates her from her family, who do not understand her passion for the game