Peak's Journey Quiz (pg. 1-25)

What advice does Peak’s English teacher give him?

• To focus on his studies and avoid trouble.

• To write about his experiences and feelings.

• To practice climbing safely.

• To join the school’s climbing club.

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Where was Peak headed? Why?

• To the police station, because he was arrested.

• To his father’s house, because he needed guidance.

• To the courthouse, because he had a hearing.

• To the hospital, because he was injured.

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What were his three options? What did he decide to do? Why?

• Go to jail, move to Thailand, or stay with his mother; he chose Thailand to avoid jail.

• Stay in New York, move to China, or live with his father; he chose China for adventure.

• Attend a boarding school, live with his grandparents, or climb Everest; he chose Everest for the challenge.

• Join the military, go to college, or climb mountains; he chose climbing for his passion.

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Why was he arrested?

• For vandalizing buildings.

• For shoplifting.

• For fighting in school.

• For trespassing.

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Why did he “tag” buildings? Sketch his “tag” below.

• To leave his mark and express himself.

• To communicate with other climbers.

• To protest against the government.

• To practice his art skills.

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What is unusual about his school? What was he known for?

• It has a climbing wall; he was known for his climbing skills.

• It is located in a skyscraper; he was known for his graffiti.

• It has no grades; he was known for his intelligence.

• It is an outdoor school; he was known for his survival skills.

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Why was Peak in so much trouble?

• He climbed skyscrapers and tagged them.

• He failed his exams.

• He got into fights with classmates.

• He skipped school frequently.

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What punishment did Peak get (give the specifics)? Why?

• He was sent to juvenile detention for six months.

• He was fined and had to do community service.

• He was expelled from school and had to move away.

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When did Peak regret climbing the skyscraper?

• When he was at the airport.
• When he was speaking to his mother before leaving for China.
• When is was talking to Paula and Patrice.

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Who is the protagonist (main character) in Peak?

• Zopa
• Peak
• Sun-jo
• Josh

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