An Interview with Shadi Ganjavian Connor

What is Shadi Ganjavian-Connor's job?

• An adventurer and mountaineer

• • A teacher

• A scientist

• A shop owner

What does Shadi say you need to do to get fit for an expedition?

• Regular cardiovascular exercise

• Sleep all day

• Eat lots of cake

• Avoid drinking water

How many layers did Shadi wear on her top half at the summit of Elbrus?

• 6

• 2

• 4

• 10

What is used to help mountaineers grip ice and snow?

• Crampons

• Skis

• Roller Skates

• Flip Flops

Which TWO of these are reasons why Shadi chose to climb to Mount Elbrus

• To provide a new challenge

• To conquer her fears

• It was an easy climb

• She dislikes helping others

Put these events from the text in the order that Shadi experienced them:

• She got stuck in a snowstorm.

• She was cold and miserable.

• The winds dropped and the clouds parted.

• The sun came out.

In the sentence, "The journey to the summit takes approximately 10 days...", what type of word is "approximately"?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

In the sentence, "The sun will always come out," what type of word is "will"?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

How does Shadi try to encourage people who want to climb?

• She tells them not to let self-doubt stop them and that they are capable.

• She says it is easy.

• She tells them to stay at home.

• She says it is only for experts.

Why does Shadi share her fears?

• To inspire others to overcome their own fears.

• To discourage people from climbing.

• To make herself seem weak.

• To brag about being brave.