Peak

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

1. How does Peak’s relationship with Sun-jo change throughout the course of the novel?

A) From hatred to friendship

B) From jealousy to hatred

C) From malcontent to envy

D) From jealousy to friendship

2. Which of the following best describes Josh’s growth in Peak?

A) Josh does not grow.

B) Josh becomes less selfish.

C) Josh realizes the importance of family.

D) Josh develops a deep relationship with Peak.

3. Which plot detail represents the most significant change Mount Everest made to Peak’s character?

A) He saved Sun-jo’s life, and Zopa thanks him.

B) He is no longer jealous of Sun-jo and wishes him the best.

C) He prioritizes his relationship with the twins over climbing the mountain a second time.

D) He decides to leave his father after having sought a relationship with him for so long.

4. What is likely Peak’s primary motive for allowing Sun-jo to reach the peak while he stays behind?

A) Peak realizes the importance of family.

B) Peak realizes the importance of friendship.

C) Peak realizes Sun-jo’s family needs the attention more than he does.

D) Peak realizes Sun-jo needs to achieve something to be greater.

5. Which word best describes Peak’s feelings toward his father by the end of the novel?

A) Admirable

B) Heroic

C) Hateful

D) Selfish

6. Which of the following is an example of Risk and Obsession in the novel?

A) Zopa has climbed Mount Everest multiple times.

B) Holly is intent on writing a story, even to the point of blackmail.

C) Sun-jo continues to climb to the top, even after being arrested for it.

D) Josh is determined to keep Peak from going to jail.

7. What is Sun-jo’s motive for climbing Mount Everest?

A) He wants to create a better life for him and his sisters.

B) He wants the glory of reaching the peak.

C) He wants to be the youngest person at the peak.

D) He wants to do better than Peak.

8. Which statement best describes Holly’s character?

A) She is shy and timid.

B) She is angry and brash.

C) She is confident and curious.

D) She is self-assured and determined.

9. How do Teri and Josh perceive parenthood differently?

A) Teri views it as essential, while Josh views it as optional.

B) Teri views it as a duty, while Josh views it as a privilege.

C) Teri views it as difficult, while Josh views it as easy.

D) Teri views it as mundane, while Josh views it as new and exciting.

10. Which of the following best describes what Peak’s tag represents?

A) His desire to climb to the highest peak

B) His desire to go where few have gone before

C) His desire to leave his mark on the world

D) His desire to achieve the impossible

11. What does Peak likely refer to when he says, “You don’t get to pick your name, or your parents?”

A) His stepfather, because he never felt close to him

B) His mother, because she is disappointed in him

C)  His father, because he is never around

D) Zopa, because he is a better father than Peak’s own

12. What does the boulder at the beginning of the novel most likely represent?

A) Obstacles

B) Crushed dreams

C) A fall from great heights

D) An immovable force

13. Which of the following best describes how Zopa views Mount Everest and its climbers?

A) They are a welcome source of income for him and his family.

B) They should not be ashamed to pick life over climbing the mountain.

C) They are foolish to want to climb such a challenging mountain.

D) They don’t have the correct motives in climbing.

14. Which comparison best illustrates how foreigners perceive the mountain in comparison to the Sherpa?

A) Foreigners are not properly afraid of the mountain like the Sherpa.

B) Foreigners seek the thrill, while the Sherpa depend on the mountain for survival.

C) Foreigners want their children to climb the mountain, while the Sherpa hope their children never have to.

D) Foreigners and the Sherpa see the mountain in the same way.

Long Answer

Compose a response of 2-3 sentences, incorporating text details to support your response.

1. Describe Josh Wood’s character. What do Josh’s choices tell you about his character? How do they point to what Josh truly values?

2. Near the conclusion of the novel, Peak says, “The only think you’ll find on the summit of Mount Everest is a divine view. The things that really matter lie far below.” What does Peak mean by this? What events change his perspective on the mountain and his perspective on what is important?

3. One of the themes of Peak is Risk and Obsession. Describe how Risk and Obsession is a motivating factor for the characters in the novel. Which characters are more driven by risk and/or obsession than others?