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Peak Chapter 13 & 14

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  • Why did Josh keep Peak, Holly, and the film crew from going to ABC with the group?
    They hadn’t acclimatized enough yet.
  • What does “puja” mean in the climbing context?
    A Buddhist blessing ceremony for safety before a climb.
  • How did Zopa plan to use the money he won from the bet?
    To give it to Tibetan monks.
  • Who ended up taking Holly’s chef and massage therapist away from her?
    Actor William Blade.
  • What food was Sun-jo serving in the mess tent when Peak arrived?
    Noodles.
  • What does “acclimatized” mean in mountain climbing?
    Getting your body used to high altitude and thin air.
  • The puja ceremony only lasted about thirty minutes.
    False
    True
  • What sudden change surprised everyone in the mess tent at the end of Chapter 14?
    Heavy snow started falling quickly.
  • What was the name of Josh’s adventure travel company?
    Peak Experience.
  • What did the black bird landing on the flagpole mean to Zopa?
    It was a very good sign.
  • Holly quit the mountain after losing her chef and massage therapist.
    False
    True
  • Why didn’t Josh want other climbers to know Peak might summit?
    They paid a lot of money and might not like their fees being used to help Peak climb.
  • Why do you think the Sherpas were more relaxed after the puja ceremony?
    They felt spiritually prepared and protected for the climb.
  • JR, Will, and Jack were part of Holly’s personal staff.
    True
    False
  • What five colours were the prayer flags for the puja ceremony?
    Red, green, yellow, blue, and white.
  • What two unusual staff members did Holly bring to Base Camp?
    A personal chef and a massage therapist.
  • What is “self-arrest” in climbing?
    Stopping yourself from sliding down a slope using crampons or an ice axe.
  • What colour was Holly Angelo’s giant tent?
    Pink.
  • What does “porters” mean?
    People who carry loads or supplies for others.
  • What is a “cairn” in this chapter?
    A pile of stones built as a landmark or for a ceremony.
  • Zopa sold cigarettes to Sherpas to raise money for Tibetan monks.
    True
    False
  • Who filmed Holly for the documentary?
    Will and Jack.
  • What does “monastery” mean?
    A building where monks live and worship.
  • Peak had never been to Base Camp before.
    True
    False
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