Everest by Erik Weihenmayer

Which item best describes essays and speeches?

• nonfiction works spoken to an audience

• short works of fiction set in the past

• short works of nonfiction

• works of nonfiction that try to persuade

Which type of essay would most likely tell the story of a writer’s personal experiences?

• descriptive

• expository

• persuasive

• narrative

Which type of essay would most likely express a writer’s thoughts about a frightening event?

• reflective

• persuasive

• expository

• descriptive

What is the main purpose of a lecture?

• to inform or instruct

• to persuade

• to amuse or entertain

• to praise a person

What kind of speech would be delivered in eloquent language on a formal occasion to honor a hero?

• an address

• a talk

• an oration

• a lecture

What kind of essay is “Everest”?

• persuasive

• narrative

• descriptive

• expository

According to “Everest,” in what way does Weihenmayer’s blindness make the ascent of Mt. Everest easy for him?

• He cannot see how far up he is and get afraid.

• He does not have to worry about snow blindness.

• He does not have to worry about frostbite.

• He cannot see how far he is from getting help.

In “Everest,” why does PV turn back?

• He is suffering from the cold.

• He does not want his family to worry about him.

• He is afraid of climbing in the dark.

• He is exhausted and cannot catch his breath.

According to “Everest,” why does Weihenmayer want Jeff to continue to the summit?

• He knows that this is Jeff’s last chance to reach the summit.

• He and Jeff have climbed together since he started climbing.

• He feels a strong attachment to Jeff because they are both blind.

• He has promised Jeff’s family he would get him to the summit.

According to “Everest,” what factor makes the South Summit of Mt. Everest extremely dangerous?

• There are steep drops on either side.

• The wind is especially fierce.

• It is the coldest spot on the mountain.

• There are deep, hidden crevices.