Characters
Who are the two children exploring the mountain?
Samantha and Robert
What mountain peak towers above Samantha and Robert?
Entwhistle Peak
What does summit mean in the story?
The top of a mountain
Where are Samantha and Robert’s parents?
Picnicking in the field below
Why does Samantha become worried while looking for Robert?
He disappears and a storm is coming
Who are Samantha and Robert looking for at the beginning of the story?
Their parents
In which mountain range does the story take place?
The Andes
What does descent mean?
Going down a mountain or slope
What does Samantha say the tower really is?
A weather station
Why is the mountain a good place to study weather?
Because it is high and good for observing weather patterns
Who lives in the tower on the mountain?
An old scientist
What natural sound do Samantha and Robert hear at the beginning?
A waterfall
What does it mean when Robert shielded his eyes?
He covered his eyes to see better
What does the scientist offer Samantha and Robert to drink?
Hot cocoa
Why is Robert embarrassed when they meet the scientist?
He thought the tower was a secret fort
What famous explorer is the mountain named after?
Sir Geoffrey Entwhistle
What structure do the children discover on the mountain?
A stone tower
What does marveled mean?
Looked with great wonder or amazement
What does the scientist study on the mountain?
Nature and weather patterns
Why does the scientist joke about getting lost?
Because Robert thought he was a lost explorer
What name does the old man finally reveal at the end of the story?
Geoffrey
What kind of weather begins while Samantha searches for Robert?
A storm
What does observe mean?
To watch carefully
What appears after the storm clouds move away?
The sun and a beautiful mountain view
What lesson can readers learn from this story?
Do not jump to conclusions and stay curious