Question 1

Which conclusion does the information in paragraph 5 support?

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The achievement of conquering Everest required careful planning.

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Tons of rations and equipment slowed down the expedition.

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Team members were forced to carry their own supplies to camps.

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Food sources for climbers were available on Mount Everest.

Question 2

The reader can conclude that members of the British Everest Expedition Team--

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were collectively spurred by ambition

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considered the mountain to be a lifeless rock

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believed their attempt would end in frustration

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competed with one another to be first

Question 3

The details about French and Swiss climbing teams is included in paragraph 6 to —

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show that reaching Mount Everest was mountaineering’s ultimate prize

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illustrate how few teams formed due to the belief that Mount Everest was unclimbable

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suggest which team was most likely to succeed if the British’s attempt failed

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explain why climbers were infrequently granted permission to climb Mount Everest

Question 4

Which idea does the information in paragraph 8 support?

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Teamwork lead to victory for the British expedition.

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Future ascents became more commonplace and less dangerous.

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Norgay desired to be the first to summit the mountain.

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The British expedition’s achievement was both political and historical.

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