Peak (Pg. 52-76) Quiziz

What gear did his father get him? How did he react? Why?

• A new climbing harness; he was thrilled because it was top-of-the-line.

• A pair of hiking boots; he was disappointed because they were too small.

• A complete set of climbing gear; he was surprised because he didn't expect it.

• A tent and sleeping bag; he was indifferent because he already had similar gear.

What is K2? Give specifics.

• The highest mountain in the world; located in Nepal.

• The second highest mountain in the world; located in the Karakoram range.

• A famous trekking route; known for its scenic beauty.

• A type of climbing equipment; used for ice climbing.

What was unusual about Zopa?

• He was very young for a Sherpa; only 18 years old.

• He had a mysterious past; no one knew where he came from.

• He was unusually quiet; rarely spoke to anyone.

• He was a monk who also climbed mountains; very spiritual.

What did Peak realize about his climbing ability? How?

• He was naturally talented; realized after successfully climbing a difficult route.

• He needed more training; realized after struggling on a climb.

• He was afraid of heights; realized during a high-altitude climb.

• He preferred indoor climbing; realized after a bad weather experience.

What things did they do on their way to Base Camp? Why?

• They visited local villages; to understand the culture.

• They trained rigorously; to prepare for the climb.

• They rested frequently; to acclimatize to the altitude.

• They took photographs; to document their journey.

What was the Everest Base Camp like? Why was Peak so surprised?

• It was very crowded; Peak expected it to be more isolated.

• It was extremely cold; Peak was not prepared for the weather.

• It was well-equipped; Peak thought it would be more primitive.

• It was very quiet; Peak expected more activity.

What did Peak realize about why his father had brought him to Everest?

• To bond with him; Peak realized his father wanted to spend time together.

• To test his limits; Peak realized his father wanted to see how far he could go.

• To fulfill a promise; Peak realized his father had made a promise to someone.

• To train him; Peak realized his father wanted him to become a professional climber.

What type of business did his father run? Why?

• A climbing gear shop; because he loved climbing.

• A travel agency; because he enjoyed organizing trips.

• A mountaineering school; because he wanted to teach others.

What challenges did Peak face during his climb?

• Severe weather conditions; he struggled with the cold and wind.

• Lack of food; he had to ration his supplies.

• Equipment failure; his gear broke down.

• Altitude sickness; he had difficulty breathing.

How did Peak’s relationship with his father evolve throughout the journey?

• It became strained; they argued frequently.

• It improved; they bonded over the shared experience.

• It remained the same; they were distant but respectful.

• It deteriorated; they stopped communicating.