WorksheetsVoyage/Everest
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
What helps Samantha train for her climb?
a)
dancing, running, and swimming
b)
French, oboe lessons, and running
c)
weightlifting and French
d)
martial arts classes
2.
Why does the break in the icefall make Samantha nervous?
a)
She didn't think anything like that would break
b)
Icefalls make her nervous
c)
The team had thought it was safe
d)
She tried not to think of bad things that could happen on her trip
3.
Why does it take the group nearly two months to complete the climb?
a)
They have to climb it in different stages so their bodies adjust
b)
They didn't realize how long it would take to hike 30,000 feet
c)
They had to recover from injuries
d)
Fog kept them stuck in their tents for months
4.
In the final days before they reach the summit, what was the group most worried about?
a)
They thought they would starve
b)
They worried there might be an avalanche
c)
They needed to stay physically fit
d)
They were worried they would be the last people to reach it
5.
How is Odysseus' voyage impacted by Poseidon?
a)
Poseidon steals Odysseus' ship
b)
Poseidon makes it rain a lot to try and drown Odysseus
c)
Poseidon sends other gods to bother Odysseus
d)
Poseidon creates winds that create dangerous waves
6.
Why does Ino give Odysseus her veil?
a)
It will keep him safe from Poseidon
b)
She wants Odysseus to have something to remember her by
c)
It will give Odysseus control over the waves
d)
It will make him fall asleep
7.
Why does Odysseus welcome the presence of Athena?
a)
He believes that Athena is stronger than Ino
b)
He thinks Athena can beat Poseidon
c)
He knows Athena is going to keep him alive
d)
He is comforted and calmed by Athena's presence
8.
What is the theme of "The Voyage"?
a)
The rewards of patience and hard work
b)
The triumph of bravery over strength and power
c)
The survival of the fittest
d)
The treacherousness of nature
9.
What is the theme of "To the Top of Everest"?
a)
The rewards of patience and hard work
b)
The triumph of bravery over strength and power
c)
The survival of the fittest
d)
The treacherousness of nature
10.
How does the outcome of "The Voyage" differ from the outcome of "To the Top of Everest"?
a)
Odysseus makes it home in the end; Samantha's journey continues
b)
Samantha was excited by her accomplishment and Odysseus was exhausted by his
c)
Odysseus overcomes his obstacles; Samantha fails to overcome hers
d)
Samantha overcomes her obstacles; Odysseus fails to overcome his
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