Chapter 16 Quiz: Peak by Roland Smith

What challenges does Peak face physically as he climbs toward ABC, and how does his dehydration affect him during this part of the journey?

• Exhaustion, altitude, and dehydration

• Cold weather and wind

• Lack of food and rest

• Injury and illness

Why does Peak lose his voice by the time they reach ABC, and how does this impact his interactions with the camera crew?

• Due to dehydration and dry, cold air. He ca't answer questions for the interview.

• Because of shouting too much

• From a throat infection

• Due to an allergic reaction

How does the weather change as Peak, Sun-jo, and the team ascend to ABC, and what does this suggest about the difficulty of the climb?

• Colder, windier, and harsher

• Warmer and more humid

• Stable and clear

• Rainy and foggy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What does Peak mean when he says ABC is the highest he’s ever climbed before, and how does this milestone make him feel?

• Pride and fatigue

• Fear and anxiety

• Indifference

• Disappointment

Why did Holly and Zopa leave for ABC earlier than Peak and Sun-jo, and what does this reveal about Holly’s condition?

• Holly was struggling with altitude sickness

• They wanted to reach earlier

• They had a different schedule

• They were leading the group

How does the time it takes to climb up to ABC (three days) compare to the descent back to base camp (nine hours), and what might explain this difference?

• Uphill is slower due to exertion and altitude

• Descent is slower due to caution

• Both take the same time

• Descent is slower due to weather

What is the significance of seeing Josh heading back up to ABC as Peak’s group descends, and how does this reflect Josh’s role in the expedition?

• Josh is managing multiple climbers

• Josh is lost

• Josh is taking a break

• Josh is filming the climb

How does Peak’s struggle with dehydration connect to Zopa’s earlier advice about drinking water, and what lesson might Peak learn from this?

• Trust Zopa’s wisdom and prioritize hydration

• Ignore Zopa’s advice

• Drink less water

• Rely on energy drinks

What role does the camera crew play in this chapter, and how does Peak feel about their presence during the climb to ABC?

• Annoying and intrusive

• Helpful and supportive

• Indifferent

• Encouraging

How does reaching ABC change Peak’s perspective on his Everest journey, and what hints are given about the challenges still ahead?

• Boosts confidence but humbles him

• Makes him want to quit

• Has no effect

• Makes him overconfident