"The Value of Sherpa Life" Review

Which of these events most clearly helped motivate Schaffer to write "The Value of Sherpa Life"?

• The Nepalese government increased the insurance required for porters.

• People reacted strongly to his article "Disposable Man" in 2013.

• An avalanche killed 16 sherpas who were employed by mostly Western climbers.

• An expedition blog expressed sorrow for Sherpa deaths, but took no part of collective responsibility for them.

In "The Value of Sherpa Life," why does Schaffer criticize the climbing industry that employs Sherpas?

• It appears to undervalue the lives of Sherpas.

• It hires Sherpas because of their physiology.

• It hires Sherpas for dangerous work.

• It uses Sherpa labor to save money.

According to "The Value of Sherpa Life," which groups would be angered if the guiding industry were shut down? Choose three options.

• the Nepalese government

• the Khumbu Climbing School

• Sherpas

• outfitters

• climbers

In "The Value of Sherpa Life," what main reason does Schaffer give for supporting the continuation of the climbing industry?

• Climbing Everest is an important achievement that should be open to all.

• American and European climbers are not as strong as Sherpas are.

• Sherpas value climbing jobs, which pay better than most jobs in Nepal.

• Decreasing the weight of the loads the Sherpas carry will decrease accidents and deaths.

Which answer choice is the best definition of the word mortality as it is used in the sentence?

The doctor was concerned about the high mortality among those with disease.

• degree of contagion

• amount of pain

• number of deaths

• loss of vision

Which of the following is the best definition of reincarnation?

• prediction of the future

• reawakened memory

• return to the distant past

• rebirth in another form

Which of the following is most clearly part of a person's physiology?

• his or her personality

• his or her income

• his or her age

• his or her muscles

Read the following questions on the image attached and choose the most correct answer.

• Part A: C, Part B: D

• Part A: B, Part B: C

• Part A: A, Part B: B

• Part A: D, Part B: A

Read the two part questions in the image and choose the most correct answer.

• B, C

• A, D

• C, A

• B, D

Read the two part question in the image and choose the most correct answers.

• D, A

• A, B

• C, D

• D, D

• B, C