Everest Chapters 5 & 6

What announcement does Cap Cicero make in Chapter 5?

• The climb is canceled

• The final team has been selected

• They will be doing a night climb

• The media will be arriving tomorrow

How many climbers will be chosen for the final Everest team?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is Tilt’s reaction to the news about team selection?

• He becomes nervous and quiet

• He congratulates the others sincerely

• He mocks the weaker climbers

• He asks to withdraw from the competition

Which climber is described as technically skilled but emotionally distant?

• Perry Noonan

• Sammi Moon

• Bryn

• Tilt Crowley

Why is Perry especially anxious during this part of the training?

• He’s homesick

• He feels out of shape compared to others

• He forgot important gear

• He has an argument with Cap Cicero

What does Dominic do that impresses the instructors in Chapter 6?

• He rescues a teammate

• He sets up camp by himself

• He handles a tough rock face with skill

• He calls out Tilt for cheating

What is one of the key traits Cap Cicero is watching for in the climbers?

• Aggression

• Endurance

• Popularity

• Humor

How do the climbers react to the increasing difficulty of the training?

• They grow closer as a team

• Most begin to give up

• They start to turn on each other

• They request an easier course

What role does the media play in the competition?

• They help judge the climbers

• They are there only for safety

• They add pressure and publicity

• They sponsor the gear

By the end of Chapter 6, what is the mood among the competitors?

• Joyful and relieved

• Angry and defiant

• Tense and uncertain

• Confident and relaxed