Comprehension
In the text, why does Schaffer criticize the climbing industry?
They undervalue Sherpa's lives
Which statement would the author most likely agree with?
1. Sherpas do work that their clients view as meaningless and not worth paying for.
2. Sherpas do work that their clients would have to otherwise do for themselves.
Statement 2
What does the root -mort- mean?
Death
Why does the author begin his essay with the following sentences:
"On April 18, at about 6:30 a.m. local time, an avalanche swept down...and killed 16 climbers."
What is the main reason for asking a rhetorical question?
To make a point or introduce a claim
What do Sherpas do after one of these climbing tragedies that involve other Sherpas?
They look for the bodies of fellow Sherpas in order to cremate them.
What does the author mean when he writes:
"But after sorrow should come an acknowledgement of the deep sense of responsibility that is tied in to hiring someone to do such a dangerous job..."
People who hire Sherpas have an extra responsibility for their well-being.
"The high mortality among those with the disease is concerning."
Define mortality in this sentence.
number of deaths; death rate
What is a solution does Schaffer propose for the problem he has identified?
To increase the monetary value of a Sherpa life
What are the rhetorical appeals, and their functions?
Ethos - Appeal to authority
Pathos - Appeal to Emotion
Logos - Appeal to Logic
Which event motivated Schaffer to write "The Value of a Sherpa Life"?
An avalanche killed 16 Sherpas in the climbing industry.
What actions taken have shown a "lack of responsibility" when it comes to the care of Sherpas after tragedies?
Some Sherpas receive charity help while others don't.
Define reincarnation
Rebirth in another form
"But for about $200 per policy, at least one Kathmandu-based insurance company will cover Sherpas for $23,000. Even that is clearly insufficient."
What was the purpose of including these facts?
To show that while some companies might pay more, it is still not enough.
"The accident was due to criminal disregard of basic common sense."
Which literary device is most present in this example?
Charged Language - pathos
According to Schaffer, which groups would be angry about shutting down the climbing industry?
The outfitters, climbers, and Sherpas.
"...the amount of time Sherpas spend...ferrying loads...so that clients can arrive fresh and minimize their exposure to hazards..."
What does this quote reveal about the climbing industry?
To Sherpas it's a risky business, and to paying clients it's a "fun adventure" they don't need to do all the work for.
In order to understand the potential of his __________________, we must examine the condition of his muscles.
Fill in the blank.
Physiology
Which details does Schaffer cite to support the claim that life based "on a two-tiered basis: Westerners at the top, Sherpas at the bottom"?
1. Lower pay for Sherpas
2. Lower standards for rescue insurance for Sherpas
3. Lower payouts for Sherpas deaths
"How can climbers put Sherpa porters' lives at risk just to make their own climb easier?"
Is an example of a which literary device?
Rhetorical Question
What is one reason Schaffer gives that supports the continuation of the climbing industry?
Sherpas value this job because it pays better than most other jobs in Nepal.
["Guide" is] generally a misleading job title for the men—and one or two women—who, each day,...haul supplies up the mountain for paying clientele."
Why is "Guide" a misleading title?
Because Sherpas are expected to do the grunt work/hard labor which is where most of their energy is spent.
A climber was __________________ injured.
Clue: to an extent, leading to death.
Choose the correct word. Critical thinking!
Mortally
Which point in Schaffer's argument does this quote clearly support?
"If, say, 1 perfect of American college-aged raft guides or ski instructors were dying on the job...the guiding industry would vanish."
Westerner's lives are treated as more valuable than Sherpa lives.
"In order to be successful, students must have better organization, complete their work, and show up everyday."
This sentence is an example of which literary device?
Parallelism