Tine's Journey to Everest

Where did Tine grow up?

• Roing

• Guwahati

• Echali in the Mishmi Hills

• Darjeeling

What sound did Tine hear from the mountains that fascinated her?

• A bird’s call

• A thunderstorm

• A whooshoo sound

• A waterfall

Why did Tine’s family move to Roing?

• To find work

• To escape floods

• For better schooling

• To join relatives

What did Tine do to join the army expedition?

• Wrote an application

• Disguised herself as a boy

• Called the officer

• Sent a video

Who noticed Tine’s talent and helped her train?

• Cherring Sherpa

• Dr. Romeo Meitei

• Her father

• A film director

What inspired Tine to dream of climbing Everest?

• Her friend’s success

• A book

• A film about Everest

• Her teacher’s advice

Which challenge did Tine face during the Everest climb?

• Earthquakes

• Snow leopards

• Storms and lack of food

• Lack of oxygen masks

Who accompanied Tine on the final climb to the summit?

• Dr. Meitei

• A local porter

• Her brother

• Sherpa Cherring

When did Tine reach the summit of Mount Everest?

• April 2, 2012

• May 9, 2011

• June 15, 2010

• March 5, 2013

What quality best describes Tine’s character?

• Laziness

• Fearfulness

• Determination

• Carelessness