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Peak General Knowledge
100
Fill in the blank with the proper vocabulary word. I was feeling very chill and (blank) after my visit to the spa.
mellow
100
This defintion defines which vocab word? 1. avoiding clear perception or complete mental grasp; hard to express or define 2. cleverly or skillfully evasive
elusive
100
On their way to Everest, why did Zopa claim "the truck was overloaded" and make Sun-jo and Peak walk with their heavy packs.
Because a hike with a full pack would be good for Sun-jo and Peak, and help them get in shape for the climb.
100
Peak and Sun-jo each have two of these in their family
What are sisters?
100
What is tagging?
Graffetti
200
Fill in the blank with the proper vocabulary word. When I play in the sprinkler my clothes get (blank) with water.
saturated
200
What is the defintion of garish?
adjective 1. crudely or tastelessly colorful, showy, or elaborate, as clothes or decoration. 2. excessively ornate or elaborate, as buildings or writings. 3. dressed in or ornamented with bright colors. 4. excessively bright; glaring.
200
What did Peak say was "like saying you're going to stop by the face of God"?
Stopping to see Everest
200
Sun-jo is related to Zopa how?
He is Zopa's grandson
200
Sagarmatha is Nepalese for what word?
Mt. Everest
300
Fill in the blank with the proper vocabulary word. The exhaust came (blank) out of the tailpipe as he drove by.
billowing
300
This words definition is "a heap of stones set up as a landmark, monument, tombstone, etc."
cairn
300
What is the advice that Peak's mother gives him when he calls her on the satelite phone?
to be "selfish"
300
Why doesn't Sun-jo go to school?
His father died and his mother can no longer afford to send him.
300
Why did Zopa want Sun-jo to try for the summit?
So that he could use the prestige of the accomplishment to go back to school and never have to be sherpa.
400
Fill in the blank with the proper vocabulary word. I was feeling (blank) after falling down the stairs and hurting my back.
debilitated
400
This definition matches which vocabulary word? 1. promising success; propitious; opportune; favorable: 2. favored by fortune; prosperous; fortunate.
auspicious
400
Identify the speaker of this quote, "This mountain is a lot bigger than I am. It's humbling. The truth is I've had time to do some thinking. I can't tell you how long it's been since I've been alone. That's been humbling too."
Holly
400
Which two characters in the novel both have little to no relationship with their father?
Sun-jo and Peak
400
What religion is Zopa a priest for?
Buddhism
500
Fill in the blank with the proper vocabulary word. I prayed all night when my church held a candle lit (blank).
vigil
500
"cross" or "move through" are synonyms for this vocabulary word.
traverse
500
Who told Peak "a story is built like a Stone wall"
Vincent
500
What is the highest Zopa is able to go due to catching a virus?
Camp four
500
The author of Peak
Roland Smith