"Mountain of Doom"

Close read the above paragraph, what event motivated Malaveth to climb Mount Everest?

• Malaveth loved sports and wanted to show off how athletic he was.

• Malaveth has mountain climbed his whole life and was ready to move from smaller mountains to more challenging ones.

• Malaveth went to a rock climbing camp for poor children and his counselors noticed how tough he was.

• Malavath's parents encouraged him to try some new activities.

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Close read the above paragraph, how did the bad news about the avalanche impact Malaveth's future actions?

• Malaveth was frightened and wanted to go home.

• Malaveth chose to wait and try again the following year.

• Malaveth went home and never climbed mountains again.

• Malaveth had a goal and chose to continue to climb the mountain.

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In "Mountain of Doom," what connotation does the word gruesome have as it is used in the introductory section of "Mountain of Doom?"

• Positive

• Negative

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Which piece of evidence best supports your answer to the previous question?

• "Climbers call him 'Green Boots' for his colorful footwear."

• "But nothing is as creepy as the dead bodies."

• "More people are climbing Mount Everest than ever before."

• "The wind howls. Blinding snowstorms appear out of nowhere."

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According to the text, what is NOT a reason that motivates people to climb Everest?

• They want to take a selfie on the highest summit in the world.

• It's an accomplishment that others will respect.

• Everest is a challenge that forces you to be tough and brave.

• Taking a risk because life is too short.

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Which sentence would NOT be included in an objective summary of the article?

• Mount Everest is the world's tallest mountain and more people than ever are attempting to climb to the top and live to tell the story.

• The people that attempt to climb Mount Everest are ignorant and don't understand that risk dying.

• The blinding snowstorms, 40 below temperatures, and lack of oxygen are just some of the dangers climbers face as they make the climb.

• Some people who attempt the climb die as a result of the trek up the mountain.

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In the interview, "I Climbed Mount Everest," what motivated Malavath to continue when he was near the top of the mountain?

• He wanted to prove to himself that he could do it.

• He wanted to feel confident in himself.

• He wanted to finish so that he could return home to his family and friends.

• He wanted to be happy.