Based on the information in both selections, you can make the inference that mountain climbers are determined. Provide two details from each excerpt to support this inference and explain how they support the inference.
Worth at most 3 points, but will be graded later.
90%-100%=3 points
80%-89%=2 points
70%-79%=1 points
69% or lower=0 points
Question 22
22.
Using in Banner in the Sky and To the Top of Everest, respond to the following prompt: For mountain climbers the thrill and accomplishment is worth the risk. Support your claim with two reasons from each excerpt using details from the texts with accompanying support and elaboration.
Worth at most 3 points, but will be graded later.
90%-100%=3 points
80%-89%=2 points
70%-79%=1 points
69% or lower=0 points
Question 1
1.
Based on paragraph 2, what inference can you make about Rudi?
Question 2
2.
What is the effect of the simile in paragraph 6?
Question 3
3.
Based on paragraph 5, which of the following provides a contrast to Rudi’s feelings about climbing the mountain?
Question 4
4.
Based on paragraph 1, the speck is most likely which of the following?
Question 5
5.
What is the meaning of drifts as used in the paragraph 6?
Question 6
6.
What does the author mean by saying that “the cliff had opened and swallowed it”?
Question 7
7.
Which line from the selection best represents Rudi’s greatest fear on the mountain?
Question 8
8.
How is Rudi affected by the setting of the selection?
Question 9
9.
Which quote from the selection supports the theme?
Question 10
10.
Which example of figurative language from the text best characterizes the overall setting of the selection?
Question 11
11.
Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the word crevasse as used in the selection?
Question 12
12.
Why does Laurie turn off the radio at the beginning of the excerpt?
Question 13
13.
What is the effect does the author saying “Thwack! My Ice pick bit into the ice on the lip” have on paragraph 5?
Question 14
14.
Based on the second sentence of paragraph 4, what does the phrase admit defeat suggest?
Question 15
15.
What is the meaning of anchor in paragraph 5?
Question 16
16.
How does Laurie’s leap across the crevasse foreshadow the selection’s conclusion?
Question 17
17.
Based on the selection, what can be inferred about the relationship between Laurie and Bill?
Question 18
18.
Which of the following is the best summary of the selection?
Question 19
19.
What inference can be made about Laurie from "To the Top of Everest"?
Question 20
20.
Which quote best reflects the central idea from To the Top of Everest?
