Question 1

Which of the following is an opinion?

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Tyler Armstrong's past climbing experience has prepared him to climb Mount Everest.

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The trek to the top of Everest usually takes about six weeks.

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Tyler's dad plans to join him on the climb.

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Climbers who want to climb Everest from the north side must be at least 18 years old.

Question 2

About how many people have reached Mount Everest's summit?

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4,000

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300

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30

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26,000

Question 3

According to the caption of the top photo on page 5, what is a crevasse?

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A deep opening.

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An area with very little oxygen.

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A special type of ladder.

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An extremely tall mountain peak.

Question 4

The main purpose of the article is to

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discuss both sides of a debate about whether a 12 year old boy should climb Everest

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convince readers that kids should not be allowed to climb Mount Everest

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explain the challenges of climbing Everest

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persuade more kids to want to climb Everest

Question 5

Which of these statements from the article does not support the claim that Everest is dangerous?

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"Tyler says he's ready for the challenge."

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"The air has very little oxygen."

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"Everest has steep, icy slopes."

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"Wind gusts can top 100 miles per hour."

Question 6

Dave Hahn would most likely agree that ______.

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Tyler shouldn't climb Everest until he is older

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climbing Everest is dangerous only for kids

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Tyler is a better climber than most adults

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Tyler Armstrong should never climb Everest

Question 7

Everest is on the border of which two countries?

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China and Nepal

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China and India

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India and Nepal

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Bhutan and Nepal

Question 8

Some people argue that Tyler shouldn't be allowed to climb Mount Everest because _______

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he is not mature enough to make important decisions

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he didn't train enough

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he is not strong enough

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no one has ever climbed Mount Everest before

Question 9

What does Tyler's father think about his son's wish to climb Mount Everest?

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He supports his son and plans on climbing with him

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He thinks Tyler needs more experience before he climbs such a dangerous mountain

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He thinks Mount Everest is too big and Tyler should climb a shorter mountain first

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He is nervous about his son climbing Mount Everest

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