WorksheetsPeak - pg. 26-51
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 11mins
Why did Peak say that the twins were his best birthday present ever?
They were born on his birthday.
They always made him laugh.
They were a surprise gift from his parents.
They helped him with his climbing.
Why were his parents so well known in the mountain climbing world? What had they accomplished?
They climbed Mount Everest together.
They set multiple world records in climbing.
They wrote famous books about climbing.
They founded a renowned climbing school.
What injury did his mom have? How did it happen?
She broke her leg while climbing.
She injured her back in a car accident.
She had frostbite from an expedition.
She suffered a head injury from a fall.
How did Peak successfully get away with climbing skyscrapers?
He climbed at night to avoid detection.
He disguised himself as a construction worker.
He used advanced climbing gear.
He bribed security guards.
How did his dad react to having him with him now? Why?
He was excited because he missed Peak.
He was indifferent because he was busy.
He was annoyed because it disrupted his plans.
He was happy because he wanted to bond with Peak.
Where was his dad taking him? Why?
To Mount Everest, to climb it together.
To a climbing competition, to showcase Peak's skills.
To a training camp, to prepare for future climbs.
To a remote village, to teach climbing to locals.
Why did Peak have to acclimate first? What is HAPE?
To adjust to the altitude; High Altitude Pulmonary Edema.
To get used to the cold; Hypothermia and Altitude Sickness.
To build stamina; High Altitude Performance Enhancement.
To learn local customs; High Altitude Physical Education.
How was Peak going to get to the Base Camp? How high up is it?
By helicopter; 17,600 feet.
By trekking; 18,000 feet.
What did Peak discover about his father's intentions for bringing him to Thailand?
His father wanted to reconnect with him.
His father needed his help with a climbing expedition.
His father wanted to train him for a competition.
His father planned to climb Everest with him.
How did Peak feel about the prospect of climbing Everest?
Excited and eager.
Nervous and unsure.
Indifferent and uninterested.
Angry and resentful.
What did Peak learn about the legal consequences he faced in New York?
He could be sent to juvenile detention.
He might have to pay a large fine.
He could be banned from climbing.
He might be expelled from school.
Who did Peak meet in Thailand that influenced his journey?
A famous climber.
A local guide.
A journalist.
A fellow student.
What challenge did Peak face while acclimating to the altitude?
Severe headaches.
Difficulty breathing.
Extreme cold.
Lack of food.
What did Peak's father reveal about his own climbing career?
He had climbed Everest multiple times.
He had retired from climbing.
He had faced many near-death experiences.
He had written books about his climbs.
How did Peak's relationship with his father evolve during their time together?
They grew closer and bonded.
They argued frequently.
They remained distant.
They became competitive.
What did Peak realize about the importance of acclimatization?
