Samantha Larson
What country is the narrator from?
United States of America
What are two challenges that climbers face when climbing Mt. Everest?
Falling ice and limited oxygen
What is the meaning of destination?
A specific ending place
My friend was very kind and loving.
kind, loving
Who goes with the narrator on her trip?
Her father
What is a Sherpa?
What is the meaning of expedition?
a trip taken with a specific purpose, often to explore or conduct research
Find the adjectives:
Her annoying dog ate the delicious casserole.
annoying, delicious
What was the narrator doing to prepare for her trip to Everest?
Training, swimming, dance classes, rock climbing, oboe lessons, French classes, photography classes. SHE WAS BUSY!
What is the purpose of a Puja Ceremony?
What is a trek?
A long journey made on foot.
What is a quadruped?
Something that walks on four feet
What state does the narrator return to after her expedition to Mt. Everest?
California
Where does the narrator stay on her way up the mountain?
Various camps
What are journeys?
trips from one place to another
What is the central idea of "To the Top of Everest"?
Climbing Mt. Everest is challenging!
What happens at the end of "To the Top of Everest"?
Samantha and her father summit the mountain
When the narrator and her dad take a "nap" after arriving on Everest, what are they really doing?
Catching up on sleep because of jetlag. Not really a nap!
What is the meaning of the Latin root -ped-?
foot
Adventures are exciting, but family relationships are more meaningful.