Everest

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

• She stays in small huts along the route.

• She stays in the homes of Sherpa families.

• She stays in various camps on the mountain.

• She stays in tourist friendly hotels in the village

What happens at the end of “To the Top of Everest”?

• The narrator reaches the summit and then travels around

  Asia.

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

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

• The narrator struggles during the climb and is carried up

  the mountain

How does the narrator feel about the possible push to the summit?

• she feels hopeful

• she feels nervous

• she feels annoyed

• she feels regretful

What is the central idea of “To the Top of Everest”?

• Lamas often bless Everest climbers.

• Anybody can climb Everest

• Climbing Everest is a challenging task

• There is no Internet access on Everest.

A piece of writing may have more than one central idea. Think about the details that the narrator of “To the Top of Everest” shares about her parents and brother. Which of the following sentences best states a central idea that ties those details together?

• Keep close to your parents, but decide what is best for yourself.

• No one understands you better than the members of your family do

• Adventures are exciting, but family relationships are more meaningful.

• Lessons you learn from your parents will stay with you for the rest of your life

What did Jordan do to encourage young people to be active and happy at the end of the story?

• He started a new mission called, "Find Your Everest," to climb the highest peak in each state.

• He climbed another mountain and put it on TV.

• He opened a center to teach kids how to climb mountains.

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

• her father

• her friend

• her mother

• her brother

What challenges does the narrator face in “To the Top of Everest”? Choose two options.

• falling ice

• wild animals

• limited oxygen

• unmarked trails

• damaged equipment

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

• busy

• relaxed

• concerned

• unprepared

In “To the Top of Everest,” what is the most likely reason the Sherpas organize a Puja ceremony before the team begins its journey up the mountain?

• They know that climbing Everest is dangerous.

• They wish they could climb the mountain also.

• They enjoy teaching tourists about their traditions.

• They are required by law to perform the ceremony.