Emily's Family
Who is Emily's father?
Mr. Arseno
What mountain range did the Arseno family visit for their camping trips?
The Rocky Mountains
What did Mr. McGee often brag about?
His great adventures.
What method of climbing did Mr. McGee suggest for scaling the mountain?
Going straight up, as it’s the shortest distance between two points.
What did Zach say about being with his siblings on the camping trip?
He said being stuck with Emily and Bo for a week was “against the United States Constitution.”
How many brothers does Emily have?
Two
What did the families decide to do once their camp was set up?
Climb the nearest mountain and have a snowball fight.
What is Mr. McGee’s profession?
He is a mechanical engineer.
Who decided to take the trail around the mountain instead of climbing straight up?
Mr. Arseno and his kids.
What famous quote about mountain climbing did Mr. McGee share?
"The shortest distance between two points is a straight line."
What does Emily’s father say about their camping trips?
"Pack up the wagon and head for the hills."
What did the Arseno family find near the old mine shaft?
An antique buttonhook boot.
In one of Mr. McGee’s stories, where did he claim to have led explorers to safety?
The Amazon
What did Mr. McGee carry with him to help climb the mountain?
A lot of climbing gear.
What did Mr. McGee do when he was the last to reach the peak?
He burst into laughter.
What was Emily’s dad’s job?
He was a writer.
What did Emily’s father want to avoid while at the mineshaft?
Entering the mineshaft due to safety concerns.
What did Mr. McGee say he had to dig for protection during one of his adventures?
An ice cave.
What did Emily’s father think about Mr. McGee’s mountain climbing plan?
He was more focused on having fun and didn’t seem to enjoy the chaos of the climbing setup.
What did Emily’s dad say about the path they took compared to Mr. McGee’s?
He said, “The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.”
Who was the first to complain about the camping trip?
Zach
What was the weather like when the families reached the peak?
It was cold enough for a snowball fight, with snow on the peak
What was the ironic thing about Mr. McGee's adventures, according to Emily?
He was a mechanical engineer, and adventure wasn't part of his job description.
What did Mr. Arseno and his kids discover on their path up the mountain?
An old mine shaft.
What was the lesson learned by both families after the camping trip?
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, but it's not always the fastest or the most fun.