To the Top of Everest

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

• a. her father

• b. her friend

• c. her mother

• d. her brother

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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 villages

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

• a. falling ice

• b. wild animals

• c. limited oxygen

• d. unmarked trails

• e. damaged equipment

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What happens at the end of "To the Top of Everest"?

• a. The narrator reaches the summit and then travels around Asia.

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

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

• d. The narrator struggles during the climb and is carried up the mountain.

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

• busy

• relaxed

• concerned

• unprepared

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Which excerpt from the blog best shows us how the narrator is described as "busy" at the beginning of "To the Top of Everest"?

• I arrived back in Long Beach from New York last Saturday, where I’ve been since our return from Cho Oyu.

• When I wasn’t training by running, swimming at the pool, taking dance classes, or rock climbing, I was taking oboe lessons, French, and photography classes.

• Hopefully I’ll be able to take some great pictures on this expedition!

• But now my dad and I are pretty much all set to go. See you in Kathmandu!

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Read the following sentence from "To the Top of Everest." "I think my dad and I got the big sleep that we needed to catch up on our jetlag; around 4 in the afternoon, we decided to take a 'nap' that lasted until 7 the next morning." What is the most likely reason the narrator placed the word nap in quotation marks?

• to call attention to something her father told her

• to suggest that her long sleep was not truly a nap

• to express that she is not really sure what a nap is

• to make sure the reader knows that she took a nap

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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.

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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.

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In 'To the Top of Everest,' what motivates the narrator to climb the mountain?

• A) A personal challenge

• B) A family tradition

• C) A school project

• D) A bet with friends

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