Into Thin Air

Which of the following best describes Krakauer's emotions as he reached the summit of Mount Everest?

• excitement

• pride

• indifference (lack of emotion)

• satisfaction

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Krakauer is delayed as descends the mountain because

• 20 other climbers were queued up and moving his direction.

• he stopped to help Beck Weathers.

• he spent too much time celebrating at the summit.

• lack of oxygen left him confused and disoriented.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is most likely the reason that Hall stays with Hansen?

• Hall knows that he cannot make it to the South Summit anyway.

• As his guide, Hall feels responsible for Hansen's well being.

• Hall believes that guides are coming to rescue them.

• Hall's lack of oxygen has made it difficult for him to use sound judgement.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following is the best example of irony?

• Hall is able to speak to his wife while on the brink of death at the top of Everest.

• There was oxygen close by at the South Summit.

• Hansen survives while Hall does not.

• Rescuers arrive moments after Hall's death.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Write a brief either in favor of or against Mount Everest being open for climbers. (2 - 3 paragraphs) Include evidence from the passage.

Krakauer says most of the guides continued because

• they need the money due to lack of employment opportunities in Nepal.

• they new the climbers would continue even without their help.

• they'd survived numerous snow storms in the past.

• nothing indicated that a terrible storm was approaching.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following was the effect of Andy Harris fully opening the oxygen tank?

• Beck Weathers was unable to return to base camp.

• Krakauer's tank was drained.

• Rob Hall was delayed at the summit.

• Doug Hansen was unable to descend to Base Camp.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Which of the following best describes the theme of 'Into Thin Air'?

• Adventure and survival

• Love and betrayal

• War and peace

• Friendship and loyalty

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What literary device is primarily used in 'Into Thin Air' to convey the harshness of the environment?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In 'Into Thin Air', what is the main reason for the climbers' struggle during the ascent?

• Lack of experience

• Poor weather conditions

• Inadequate equipment

• Insufficient training

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9