WorksheetsNepali Climber & Finding Your Everest
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 8hrs 45mins
Which section of the article BEST explains why Nirmal Purja tried to break the record?
Introduction (paragraphs 1-2)
"Kim Chang-ho Held The Previous Record"
"Breaks For Mountaineering"
"More Than Trophy-Hunting"
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?
1 and 2
1 and 4
2 and 3
3 and 4
4-Which answer choice describes TWO CENTRAL ideas of the article?
Fewer than 40 climbers have climbed all 14 of the highest mountains; Purja first started in the elite special force in the British army.
During a break from the army, Purja climbed his first five-mile mountain; he used bottled oxygen and helicopters on his climbs.
There are 14 mountains on Earth that reach over 26,000 feet; two of those mountains are Everest and K2.
Purja set the fastest time for climbing the 14 highest mountains; he hopes that his climb inspires others and brings attention to Sherpas.
Which statement would be MOST important to include in a summary of the article?
Nirmal Purja, a Nepali mountain climber, set the record for the fastest time climbing the 14 highest mountains in the world.
Fewer than 40 people have ever climbed all 14 of the highest mountains in the world.
Purja began his mission to climb the 14 highest mountains in the world with Mount Annapurna in Nepal.
Other mountain climbers look down on Purja for using support and bottled oxygen on his climbs.
According to the text, one reason to support the counterclaim that Jordan should wait until he is older to climb the 7 summits is...
his brain is not wired to make cognitive decisions
he is too small
he does not have enough muscle
he needs more experience
Does the title Finding your Everest mean to literally go out and climb Mount Everest?
yes
yes, but with help
no
no, it means to find your own goals
Jordan Romero's goal is to help other kids...
go on any trip to see the biggest mountain
go after their dreams or goals
tell their parents to support their child's dream
What are the arguments against Jordan climbing mountains? Select all that apply.
Jordan is climbing mountains for fame
Jordan doesn't have the cognitive ability
Jordan has dreams and goals to fill
Jordan can get hurt because mountaineering is dangerous
Jordan Romero is the youngest in the world to climb,,,
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Everest
Mount St. Helen
Mount Kiluaea
Paul Romero's claim is that
the seven summits is not too big of a risk for a 13-year old
his kid should be able to do whatever he wants to do
the seven summits is too big of a risk for a 13-year old
people should not climb mountains for fame
Which of the following is NOT a reason to support Paul Romero's claim:
Jordan is up to the challenge physically and mentally
His father is also capable and experienced enough to train him
Jordan was well trained before going on the first climb
Jordan's brain is not well enough developed to make this decision on his own.
What was so amazing about Jordan Romero's accomplishment at age 15?
He was the first 15-year old to summit Mount Everest
He was the first 15-year old to summit all seven of the seven biggest mountains
He was the first 15-year old to summit Mt. McKinley
He was the first 15-year old to become a mountaineer
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.
gave up due to fear
gave up due to injury
pushed through with determination
changed his mind before he got there
What is the best choice for the article's central idea?
Jordan Romero wants to challenge others to set goals, be active, healthy, and to pursue their own adventures.
Publicity is not a reason to climb a mountain.
Young people do not have the mental and physical abilities to make difficult decisions.
Between the ages of 10 and 15, Jordan climbed the highest mountain on every continent.
The climax occurs in the which part of the story?
Beginning
Middle
End
The climax of the story is...
action occurs and exciting parts
shift in the story
introducing the setting and characters
characters learn a lesson
The author poses the controversial topic, "Can parents go too far in supporting their child's dream?"
True
False
Jordan Romero is the youngest in the world to climb...
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Everest
Mount St. Helen
Mount Kiluaea
What are the risks of mountaineering?
freezing or hypthermia
happiness
awards
death
What is the highest mountain peak in Africa named?
Denali
Elbrus
Kilimanjaro
How tall is Mount Everest?
30,000 ft
400 miles
50,000 ft
20 ft
1-List Three Similarities and Three Differences from each article.
