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100
Who said this: "Sun-jo will not reach the summit without your help."
Zopa
100
What secret does Holly reveal about Sun-jo that upsets Josh, Peak, and Thaddeus?
She reveals that Sun-jo is Zopa's grandson.
100
What is the full name of the New York reporter who shows up on Everest to document Peak's trip?
Holly Angelo
100
Why did Peak get sent to trial? What consequence did he receive?
climbed a skyscraper and spray painted a blue mountain received probation and was sent to live with his dad in Thailand
100
Provide evidence that Holly has changed on the mountain.
She carries her own bags. She decides against going to the summit (she realizes she can't do everything) She doesn't always talk about herself anymore.
200
Who said this: "Tomorrow's your birthday. You have a reason to be here...an important reason."
Peak
200
Why is Peak so disappointed when he receives his family's letters?
Because it proves that Josh always got his letters as a child and just never bothered to respond.
200
What are the names of the two Sherpas that lead Sun-jo and Peak to the summit?
Yogi and Yash
200
What happened to the third pile of Peak's equipment that Zopa had divided back at Kathmandu? Why?
the gear was given to Sun-jo because he is going to be trying for the summit too
200
Give an example of internal conflict from the second part of the book.
Peak conflicted with the idea of sharing the spotlight with Sun-jo. Peak conflicted with the idea of his dad's role in his life. Josh conflicted about allowing Peak to stay or appeasing his team.
300
Who said this: "Getting Sun-jo to the top is not a backup plan. I'm giving him a shot because I owe him and Zopa."
Josh
300
Why must Team C (Peak, Sun-jo, and Zopa) take an alternate route up to the summit?
They have to keep hidden from Captain Shek as well as the rest of Josh's climbing team.
300
Whose yak does Sun-jo hide on as he tries to keep out of sight from Captain Shek?
Gulu
300
What is a Gamow bag and why is it used?
body bag that someone who has HAPE can be zipped into in order to get oxygen into their lungs again
300
Whose idea is it for Peak to join Sun-jo and Zopa on their summit attempt when Peak is forced to leave Josh?
Zopa's idea
400
Who said this: "You need to forget everything else and concentrate on the climb. You have enough experience to know when it's over."
Teri (Peak's Mom)
400
What condition might the climbers develop if they do not allow their bodies to acclimate to the changing climate and air pressure on the mountain?
HAPE (High Altitude Pulmonary Edema)
400
What is the name of Josh's business partner who gets into a dispute with Zopa?
Thaddeus
400
Why does Peak get angry at the camera crew? Who were they trying to cut from the footage and why?
they were cutting the herders and porters claiming that they ruined their beautiful shots; Peak is angry because he knows they are an important part of the climbing process and they deserve recognition
400
Name three people who attend Peak's welcome home/birthday party.
Holly, Vincent, Rolf, Paula and Patrice, Teri
500
Who said this: "By bringing Sun-jo here you've jeopardized our entire season. And for what? If Peak and Sun-jo make it to the top, Sun-jo still won't be the youngest to reach the summit."
Thaddeus
500
Name two reasons the other members of Josh's team are so upset to find out that Peak is joining them on their summit attempt?
They paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to go on this expedition and they don't like Peak riding along for free. They think Peak's presence could take all of the attention away from their own summit attempts.
500
What is Peak's mother's first name?
Teri
500
What type of figurative language is being used in the quote, "You can never tell who the mountain will allow and who it will not"? How does the mountain control who passes and who doesn't?
Personification Controls who passes because of the affect it has on weather and the environment (avalanches, blizzards, wind, etc.)
500
Provide 3 examples that prove Peak is a selfless and caring person.
He doesn't take the last few steps to the summit. He doesn't turn Sun-jo in to Captain Shek. Peak endangers his life while rescuing Sun-jo on the ice wall.