Plot Points
This is the crime Peak is caught committing at the very beginning of the novel.
scaling or climbing a skyscraper
This is the name of Peak’s mentor in New York, who gives him the writing assignment.
Vincent
Peak is told from this point of view.
First person
What is a sirdar?
Head Sherpa
The court orders Peak to go to this country instead of being placed in juvenile detention.
Thailand
What are the names of Peak's sisters?
Paula and Patrice
Why did Josh get into a fist fight with George?
Josh told George he would not take him to the summit because he had a bad heart.
Who is Holly Angelo?
A reporter who first broke the news about Josh being Peak's father.
There was a change of plans for where Josh was taking Peak.
1) What country was he SUPPOSED to take him to and
2) What country did he take him to instead?
1)Thailand
2)Nepal
What is the nickname Peak has for his sisters?
Pea Pea or 2 P's (peas)
What is the name of the Chinese Officer who asks to see Peak's climbing permit?
Captain Shek
What is one piece of evidence that Josh is using Peak?
There are several....
Why is Sun-Jo in Kathmandu?
He is working to pay for his sisters' school tuition.
He died on K2 trying to rescue a group of climbers.
Why did Josh agree to let Holly bring her film crew to Mt. Everest?
She threatened to print a story about Peak's Everest attempt unless he gave her an exclusive.
Who was William Blade?
A famous actor who was climbing Mt. Everest with Josh.