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Nepali Climber & Finding Your Everest

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 8hrs 45mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which section of the article BEST explains why Nirmal Purja tried to break the record?

a)

Introduction (paragraphs 1-2)

b)

"Kim Chang-ho Held The Previous Record"

c)

"Breaks For Mountaineering"

d)

"More Than Trophy-Hunting"

2.

Read the following sentences from the article:


The adventurer said he was never fascinated with mountains as a child, when even a pair of flip-flops were a luxury. He was not alone on Everest, reaching the summit on May 22 with 320 others. If you are from Nepal, everyone asks you about Everest. Mountaineers around the world have encouraged Purja, including Messner, who made his 14 ascents without the aid of supplementary bottled oxygen.


Which TWO sentences together provide the BEST evidence to support the claim that mountain climbing in the Himalayas is becoming more popular?

a)

1 and 2

b)

1 and 4

c)

2 and 3

d)

3 and 4

3.

4-Which answer choice describes TWO CENTRAL ideas of the article?

a)

Fewer than 40 climbers have climbed all 14 of the highest mountains; Purja first started in the elite special force in the British army.

b)

During a break from the army, Purja climbed his first five-mile mountain; he used bottled oxygen and helicopters on his climbs.

c)

There are 14 mountains on Earth that reach over 26,000 feet; two of those mountains are Everest and K2.

d)

Purja set the fastest time for climbing the 14 highest mountains; he hopes that his climb inspires others and brings attention to Sherpas.

4.

Which statement would be MOST important to include in a summary of the article?

a)

Nirmal Purja, a Nepali mountain climber, set the record for the fastest time climbing the 14 highest mountains in the world.

b)

Fewer than 40 people have ever climbed all 14 of the highest mountains in the world.

c)

Purja began his mission to climb the 14 highest mountains in the world with Mount Annapurna in Nepal.

d)

Other mountain climbers look down on Purja for using support and bottled oxygen on his climbs.

5.

According to the text, one reason to support the counterclaim that Jordan should wait until he is older to climb the 7 summits is...

a)

his brain is not wired to make cognitive decisions

b)

he is too small

c)

he does not have enough muscle

d)

he needs more experience

6.

Does the title Finding your Everest mean to literally go out and climb Mount Everest?

a)

yes

b)

yes, but with help

c)

no

d)

no, it means to find your own goals

7.

Jordan Romero's goal is to help other kids...

a)

go on any trip to see the biggest mountain

b)

go after their dreams or goals

c)

tell their parents to support their child's dream

8.

What are the arguments against Jordan climbing mountains? Select all that apply.

a)

Jordan is climbing mountains for fame

b)

Jordan doesn't have the cognitive ability

c)

Jordan has dreams and goals to fill

d)

Jordan can get hurt because mountaineering is dangerous

9.

Jordan Romero is the youngest in the world to climb,,,

a)

Mount Kilimanjaro

b)

Mount Everest

c)

Mount St. Helen

d)

Mount Kiluaea

10.

Paul Romero's claim is that

a)

the seven summits is not too big of a risk for a 13-year old

b)

his kid should be able to do whatever he wants to do

c)

the seven summits is too big of a risk for a 13-year old

d)

people should not climb mountains for fame

11.

Which of the following is NOT a reason to support Paul Romero's claim:

a)

Jordan is up to the challenge physically and mentally

b)

His father is also capable and experienced enough to train him

c)

Jordan was well trained before going on the first climb

d)

Jordan's brain is not well enough developed to make this decision on his own.

12.

What was so amazing about Jordan Romero's accomplishment at age 15?

a)

He was the first 15-year old to summit Mount Everest

b)

He was the first 15-year old to summit all seven of the seven biggest mountains

c)

He was the first 15-year old to summit Mt. McKinley

d)

He was the first 15-year old to become a mountaineer

13.

What is the definition of persevere as it is used in the sentence: Jordan persevered, though, and in July 2006, when he was 10 years old, Jordan and his family climbed 19,300-foot-high Mt. Kilimanjaro.

a)

gave up due to fear

b)

gave up due to injury

c)

pushed through with determination

d)

changed his mind before he got there

14.

What is the best choice for the article's central idea?

a)

Jordan Romero wants to challenge others to set goals, be active, healthy, and to pursue their own adventures.

b)

Publicity is not a reason to climb a mountain.

c)

Young people do not have the mental and physical abilities to make difficult decisions.

d)

Between the ages of 10 and 15, Jordan climbed the highest mountain on every continent.

15.
cognitive
a)
to keep going
b)
having to do with an organism's thinking and understanding
c)
a group of mountains
d)
study of the earth
16.
controversy
a)
a disagreement among many people
b)
someone who climbs mouuntains
c)
to keep going
d)
having to do with an organism's thinking and understanding
17.
geography
a)
a disagreement among many people
b)
having to do with an organism's thinking and dunderstanding
c)
study of the earth
d)
a group of mountains 
18.
mountaineer
a)
study of the earth
b)
a group of mountains
c)
having to do with organism's
d)
someone who climbs mountains
19.
pantheon
a)
someone who climbs mountains
b)
study of the earth
c)
a disagreement
d)
a group of mountains
20.
persevered
a)
to keep going
b)
someone who climbs mountains
c)
study of the earth
d)
a disagreement
21.

The climax occurs in the which part of the story?

a)

Beginning

b)

Middle

c)

End

22.

The climax of the story is...

a)

action occurs and exciting parts

b)

shift in the story

c)

introducing the setting and characters

d)

characters learn a lesson

23.

The author poses the controversial topic, "Can parents go too far in supporting their child's dream?"

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Jordan Romero is the youngest in the world to climb...

a)

Mount Kilimanjaro

b)

Mount Everest

c)

Mount St. Helen

d)

Mount Kiluaea

25.

What are the risks of mountaineering?

a)

freezing or hypthermia

b)

happiness

c)

awards

d)

death

26.
In which country would you find Mt. Everest?
a)
Nepal
b)
China
c)
India
27.

What is the highest mountain peak in Africa named?

a)

Denali

b)

Elbrus

c)

Kilimanjaro

28.
Mt. Everest is located in which mountain range?
a)
The Andes
b)
The Rockies
c)
The Yetis
d)
The Himalayas 
29.
How many mountains are in the 7 summits?
a)
3
b)
5
c)
7
d)
9
30.

How tall is Mount Everest?

a)

30,000 ft

b)

400 miles

c)

50,000 ft

d)

20 ft

31.

1-List Three Similarities and Three Differences from each article.

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