WorksheetsTo the Top of Everest
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Who is the narrator of “To the Top of Everest”?
a Tibetan woman
an English woman
a Nepalese woman
an American woman
In “To the Top of Everest,” who joins the narrator on her trip?
her father
her friend
her mother
her brother
Where does the narrator stay throughout most of her journey in “To the Top of Everest”?
She stays in small huts along the route.
She stays in the homes of Sherpa families.
She stays in various camps on the mountain.
She stays in tourist-friendly hotels in the villages.
What challenges does the narrator face in “To the Top of Everest”? Choose two options.
falling ice
wild animals
limited oxygen
unmarked trails
damaged equipment
What happens at the end of “To the Top of Everest”?
The narrator reaches the summit and then travels around Asia.
The narrator succeeds in her climb and then returns to California.
The narrator fails to reach the summit and vows to return next year.
The narrator struggles during the climb and is carried up the mountain.
If a person reached his destination, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of destination.
He moved out of his house.
He received a special award.
He arrived where he was going.
He stretched his arms in the air.
Which of the following could best be used to illustrate the meaning of expedition?
reading a brochure about traveling to Japan
taking a class to learn a foreign language
walking to a history museum a few blocks from home
traveling to South America to explore ancient caverns
What is the most likely meaning of trek in the following sentence? Use context clues to help you.
After a 20-mile hike, the explorers set up camp and rested from their trek through the jungle.
long trip
final race
safe route
brief stroll
The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A Which word best describes the narrator at the beginning of “To the Top of Everest”?
busy
relaxed
concerned
unprepared
Part A Answer: Busy
Part B Which excerpt from the blog best supports the answer to Part A?
I arrived back in Long Beach from New York last Saturday, where I’ve been since our return from Cho Oyu.
When I wasn’t training by running, swimming at the pool, taking dance classes, or rock climbing, I was taking oboe lessons, French, and photography classes.
Hopefully I’ll be able to take some great pictures on this expedition!
But now my dad and I are pretty much all set to go. See you in Kathmandu!
Read the following sentence from “To the Top of Everest.”
I think my dad and I got the big sleep that we needed to catch up on our jetlag; around 4 in the afternoon, we decided to take a “nap” that lasted until 7 the next morning!
What is the most likely reason the narrator placed the word nap in quotation marks?
to call attention to something her father told her
to suggest that her long sleep was not truly a nap
to express that she is not really sure what a nap is
to make sure the reader knows that she took a nap
The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A In “To the Top of Everest,” what is the most likely reason the Sherpas organize a Puja ceremony before the team begins its journey up the mountain?
They know that climbing Everest is dangerous.
They wish they could climb the mountain also
They enjoy teaching tourists about their traditions.
They are required by law to perform the ceremony.
Part A Answer: They know that climbing Everest is dangerous.
Part B Which sentence from the selection best supports the answer to Part A?
Today was the Puja, which is a ceremony that the Sherpas organize.
A Lama comes up and performs many chants to ask the mountain gods for permission to climb the mountain, and to ask for protection.
As part of the ceremony, they also put out long lines of prayer flags coming out from the stupa where the ceremony was performed.
Afterwards, they passed out lots of yummy treats.
Read this excerpt from “To the Top of Everest.”
It looks like we’re going to be able to go up soon for our summit attempt. Fingers crossed!
How does the narrator feel about the possible push to the summit?
She feels hopeful.
She feels nervous.
She feels annoyed.
She feels regretful.
What is the central idea of “To the Top of Everest”?
Lamas often bless Everest climbers.
Anybody can climb Everest.
Climbing Everest is a challenging task.
There is no Internet access on Everest.
The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B.
Part A Read the following two excerpts from “To the Top of Everest.”
I was pretty tired by the time we got back to base camp, but today was a rest day (our first), so I’ve had plenty of time to recover.
After we tagged camp two we came all the way back down to base camp. It was a long day, and we all returned pretty tired.
How do these details support the central idea of “To the Top of Everest”?
They show that climbing the mountain is difficult because it is physically exhausting.
They show that climbing the mountain is easy as long as you get a great deal of sleep.
They show that climbing the mountain is tricky because there is limited time to climb.
They show that climbing the mountain is boring because you return to base camp daily.
Part A Answer: They show that climbing the mountain is difficult because it is physically exhausting.
Part B Which words or phrases from the two excerpts best support the answer to Part A?
rest day, pretty tired
base camp, tagged camp
today, returned
plenty of time, back down
A piece of writing may have more than one central idea. Think about the details that the narrator of “To the Top of Everest” shares about her parents and brother. Which of the following sentences best states a central idea that ties those details together?
Keep close to your parents, but decide what is best for yourself.
No one understands you better than the members of your family do.
Adventures are exciting, but family relationships are more meaningful.
Lessons you learn from your parents will stay with you for the rest of your life.
What is the meaning of the Latin root -ped-?
flat
foot
move
small
The prefix quad- means “four.” Which of the following is most clearly an example of a quadruped? Base your answer on your knowledge of the prefix quad- and the root -ped-.
a dog
a bird
a snake
a human
Read the following sentence.
Molly seemed kind because she smiled often.
Which word in the sentence is a predicate adjective?
Molly
seemed
kind
often
Which of the following sentences contains a predicate nominative?
Jana is a nurse.
My knee hurts.
Ismail seems fine.
That feels better.
Read the following sentence.
The night air became chilly.
The word chilly is which of the following?
a pronoun
a linking verb
a predicate adjective
a predicate nominative
What is a main difference between Odysseus’ journey in the selection from Tales From the Odyssey and Larson’s journey in “To the Top of Everest”?
Odysseus has everything he needs to travel, but Larson has very limited supplies.
Odysseus rarely resolves the problems he faces, but Larson always finds solutions.
Odysseus aims to get home, but Larson seeks adventure far from where she lives.
Odysseus receives support from his men, but Larson must push ahead on her own.
How is the selection from Tales From the Odyssey similar to the blog “To the Top of Everest”?
Both texts have make-believe characters.
Both texts offer accounts of ocean voyages.
Both texts present the narrator’s personal opinions.
Both texts describe events in the order they happen.
