76 pages 2 hours read

Roland Smith

Peak

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

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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

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