WorksheetsTHE VIEW FORM THE SUMMIT
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 26mins
When did Sir Edmund Hillary reach the peak of Mount Everest?
1919
1953
After World War I
During World War II
Who accompanied Hillary to the peak of Mount Everest?
A New Zealand mountaineer
A group of mountaineers
Tenzing Norgay
A military expedition team
What nationality was Sir Edmund Hillary?
British
American
Tibetan
New Zealander
When did Hillary develop an interest in mountain climbing?
As a teenager
During World War II
In 1953
After becoming famous
What word means "covered with soft, white tufts"?
Gloomy
Fleecy
Astonishingly
Ample
What mountains are specifically mentioned at the beginning of the story?
Everest and K2
Alps and Rockies
Makalu and Lhotse
Kilimanjaro and Denali
What did the narrator decide to do with their boots?
Keep them on like Tenzing
Store them outside the tent
Use them to prop up their sleeping bag
Clean them before sleeping
Which food item was described as a "special treat"?
Chicken noodle soup
Tinned apricots
Various liquids
Delicacies
Where were Tenzing and the narrator sleeping?
In a cave
On a ledge with a tent
In a mountain lodge
On the summit of Everest
What concern did the narrator have during the night?
That they would run out of food
That they would get lost
That the tent would not stay in place
That Tenzing was ill
What helped the climbers warm up and fall asleep?
Extra blankets
A campfire
Body heat from huddling together
Oxygen
What did Tenzing point out when they looked out of the tent?
A storm approaching
Another climbing team
Tengboche
The summit of Everest
Which face of Mount Everest is mentioned in the text?
Western Face
Northern Face
Southern Face
Kangshung Face
At what altitude did the climbers make their camp?
15,000 feet
28,000 feet
27,000 feet
6,300 feet
What was the temperature at their camp?
0°C
-15°C
-27°C
27°C
What mountaineering condition did the narrator describe as "one of the most unpleasant"?
The steep bulge of snow
The sharp narrow ridge
The frozen boots
The breakable crust
What did the narrator find in the small hollow on the ridge?
Food supplies
Two oxygen bottles
Camera equipment
Another tent
Why did the narrator cook his boots over the primus stove?
To warm up the tent
To signal for help
To soften them enough to put on
To dry them after crossing water
When analyzing a character's thoughts about colleagues during a journey, what reading strategy is most effective?
Skimming the text quickly to find any mention of colleagues
Close reading to understand the character's motivations and emotions
Counting how many times colleagues are mentioned
Focusing only on dialogue between the character and colleagues
When a text states that a character "thinks of his colleagues" during a challenging moment, this is an example of:
External conflict
Setting description
Character development
Foreshadowing
What does the term "Cwm" refer to?
A climbing technique
A mountain peak
A valley
A type of snow formation
What was Hillary using to create steps on the mountain?
His hands
A rope
His ice axe
A shovel
The phrase "With a growing feeling of excitement" suggests that Hillary was:
Afraid of the dangerous climb
Enthusiastic about making progress
Worried about Tenzing's safety
Tired from the difficult journey
What safety measure did Hillary take after cutting steps?
He attached a safety rope to Tenzing
He put on additional climbing gear
He thrust his ice axe into the snow as a relay point
He radioed to base camp for assistance
What problem did Tenzing experience during the climb?
He was moving too quickly and became exhausted
His oxygen equipment had a pressure problem
His face mask was choked with ice
He fell behind and got separated from the grou
What did the narrator do when he noticed Tenzing's problem?
He called for help from the base camp
He gave Tenzing his own oxygen equipment
He squeezed Tenzing's mask to dislodge the ice
He decided to turn back down the mountain
What challenge was looming ahead of the climbers?
A steep ice field
A forty-foot rock step
A dangerous crevasse
A sudden snowstorm
At approximately what altitude were the climbers when they faced the rock step?
Nearly 29,000 feet
About 25,000 feet
Roughly 27,500 feet
Just over 30,000 feet
Who reached the summit of Mount Everest?
A large team of experienced climbers
Only Hillary and Norgay
Three climbers including a photographer
A solo climber with oxygen support
What is the main achievement described in the story?
Discovering a new climbing route
Establishing a base camp on Mount Everest
Reaching the summit of Mount Everest
Testing new mountaineering equipment
What did the narrator do when they first reached the summit?
Took photographs of the view
Planted a flag
Offered a prayer
Extended a hand for a handshake
What does the word "wriggled" mean as used in the passage?
Moved from side to side with quick twisting motions
Climbed straight up without stopping
Jumped suddenly from one position to another
Jumped suddenly from one position to another
How did Tenzing respond when they reached the summit?
He remained calm and professional
He was more excited than the narrator
He immediately began preparing for the descent
He started taking photographs
What gave the narrator "a feeling of confidence that we were going to get to the top"?
The weather conditions improving
Seeing other climbers ahead of them
Successfully climbing up the rock face
Having enough oxygen supplies
Where did the reporter Madge land, according to the newspaper?
England
Mount Everest
Nepal
The Queen's palace
What phrase is used in the headline to describe Mount Everest being climbed?
"Glorious Defeat"
"The Crownings Glory"
"Who Cares Now"
"Tremendous News"
How many people are reported to have watched a rescue?
400
4
40
4000
What does "feasible" most likely mean?
Impossible
Practical
Dangerous
Exciting
What contrast did the author notice when looking north from their position?
Snow versus rock
Mountains versus valleys
Lush landscape versus arid plateau
High altitude versus low altitude
What emotion did the author feel when considering a possible route to the summit?
Fear
Sadness
Excitement
Disappointment
What does the author mean by a "formidable barrier"?
A challenging obstacle
A beautiful view
A pleasant surpr
A simple pathway
Which historical climbers does the author specifically mention in the story?
Hillary and Norgay
Mallory and Irvine
Scott and Amundsen
Herzog and Lachenal
What is the central theme of “The View from the Summit”?
The importance of luck in achieving success
The conflict between man and nature and the spirit of perseverance
The dangers of fame and recognition
The power of money and politics in sports
Which statement best expresses the deeper message of the story?
True achievement requires courage, teamwork, and humility.
Nature always defeats human ambition.
Success depends on luck rather than effort.
Heroes are made by public opinion, not by their actions.
Where does the main action of the story take place?
On the snowy slopes of Mount Everest
On the snowy slopes of Mount Everest
In the deserts of Nepal
In the office of the Royal Geographical Society
What is the time setting of the events described in “The View from the Summit”?
1953, during the first successful climb of Mount Everest
1945, at the end of World War II
969, during the Apollo moon landing
1914, during the early Himalayan expeditions
Which of the following best describes Sir Edmund Hillary?
A proud man seeking fame
A determined climber focused on reaching the summit safely
A guide hired by Tenzing Norgay
A scientist studying glaciers
How is Tenzing Norgay portrayed in the story?
As a loyal and brave partner who values teamwork over personal glory
As a man jealous of Hillary’s fame
As a mountain guide who gives up before reaching the summit
As a historian documenting the climb
Which of the following traits do both climbers share?
Fear and regret
Greed and carelessness
Which of the following traits do both climbers share?
Which of the following traits do both climbers share?
What is the main conflict in “The View from the Summit”?
The rivalry between Hillary and Tenzing
The climbers’ struggle against the harsh conditions of Everest
The political tension between Nepal and Britain
The disagreement with the expedition leader
What event marks the climax of the story?
The climbers planting the flags at the top of Mount Everest
The beginning of the expedition
The preparation for the climb in the base camp
The return to Kathmandu after the climb
What lesson can readers learn from “The View from the Summit”?
Achievements lose value if they are shared.
Nature should not be challenged.
True success comes from courage, teamwork, and humility.
Recognition is more important than effort.
