Everest Chapters 15 and 16

What is the condition of the weather at the start of Chapter 15?

• Clear skies and mild

• Cold but calm

• Worsening snow and wind

• Foggy and warm

What task does Cap Cicero assign the team as a test?

• Navigating a glacier alone

• Carrying extra weight to simulate summit conditions

• Climbing a ridge under time pressure

• Building camp without adult help

How does Tilt respond to this new challenge?

• He leads the group effectively

• He gives up halfway through

• He cheats to try to finish first

• He helps the slower climbers

Which climber shows unexpected leadership during this test?

• Perry

• Sammi

• Dominic

• Bryn

What happens to Perry during the test?

• He gets altitude sickness again

• He impresses Cap Cicero with endurance

• He collapses from exhaustion

• He finishes first

What conflict begins to escalate among the climbers in Chapter 16?

• A fight over food

• Blame over who’s slowing the team down

• Jealousy about media coverage

• Disagreement about route choices

How does Dominic manage the pressure of the climb?

• He isolates himself from the group

• He turns to humor

• He stays focused and determined

• He copies Tilt’s strategy

What realization does Sammi come to about herself?

• She doesn't want to be on the team

• She's stronger than she thought

• She’s more comfortable in the spotlight

• She prefers solo climbing

How does Cap Cicero assess the team’s performance at the end of Chapter 16?

• He says they failed

• He says they’re not ready

• He praises their resilience but warns them

• He decides to replace one member

What theme is reinforced through the events of these chapters?

• The importance of fame

• Physical strength over mental focus

• Teamwork and perseverance

• Climbing as a competition only