Everest Chapters 11 & 12

What is the team's first major challenge at high altitude?

• A rockfall

• Crossing a dangerous ice bridge

• A steep snow climb

• An avalanche warning

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

How does Perry react to the physical demands at high altitude?

• He pushes through without complaint

• He jokes to hide his discomfort

• He struggles and shows signs of fear

• He becomes a leader in the group

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why is Dominic's performance a surprise to many?

• He falls behind at every checkpoint

• He continues to outperform expectations despite his size

• He is the only one not affected by altitude

• He challenges Cap Cicero’s leadership

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What important lesson does Cap Cicero emphasize in Chapter 11?

• Speed always wins

• Climbing is a team sport

• Respect for the mountain

• Compete at all costs

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the weather like during the trek in Chapter 12?

• Perfectly sunny and warm

• Foggy and stormy

• Cold and windy with thin air

• Rainy and muddy

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

Which climber begins to show signs of altitude sickness in Chapter 12?

• Bryn

• Dominic

• Sammi

• Perry

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What does the team do to help the sick climber?

• They ignore it and keep going

• They call for a helicopter evacuation

• They rest and adjust the pace

• They send the climber back to base

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

How does Tilt react to Dominic’s continued success?

• He congratulates him

• He becomes more competitive and angry

• He tries to team up with him

• He admits defeat

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What role does the media continue to play during this part of the climb?

• They focus mostly on Sammi

• They slow the team down

• They are blocked from the camp

• They support the team with gear

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What theme continues to build in these chapters?

• Loyalty to one's family

• Competition vs. cooperation

• Environmental awareness

• Romantic tension among climbers

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.9