Peak – Chapters 1-13 Quiz

What crime does Peak commit at the beginning of the novel?

• Stealing climbing equipment

• Climbing a skyscraper

• Trespassing on government property

• Breaking into an office building

What is the name of the skyscraper Peak climbs?

• Empire State Building

• Freedom Tower

• Woolworth Building

• Chrysler Building

Why does Peak avoid serious jail time?

• His father takes custody and removes him from the U.S.

• His lawyer proves his innocence

• He apologizes publicly

• He agrees to community service

What is Peak’s father’s real motivation for taking him to Nepal?

• To bond with him as father and son

• To make Peak the youngest person to summit Everest

• To train him to be a professional climber

• To help him escape from authorities

Who is Zopa?

• A journalist covering Peak’s climb

• A Buddhist monk and former Sherpa

• A rich businessman funding the expedition

• A guide who works for Peak’s father

What major city does Peak travel through before reaching Everest?

• Mumbai

• Kathmandu

• Beijing

• Bangkok

What is the name of Peak’s father?

• Ethan Wood

• Josh Wood

• Marcus Marcello

• James Peak

Who is Sun-jo?

• A young climber traveling with Zopa

• A journalist documenting the climb

• One of Peak’s old friends from New York

• A Sherpa guide working with Josh

How does Peak feel about his father as the climb progresses?

• He starts to admire him more

• He becomes more suspicious of his true intentions

• He stops questioning his motives

• He ignores him completely

Who are Peak’s younger twin sisters?

• Patrice and Paula

• Patrice and Patricia

• Paula and Patrice

• Penny and Patricia