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Everest: Book 1 Trivia Quiz

This book is "Everest: Book One; The Contest", written by Gordan Korman. This quiz was also done as a book project for school.

A multiple-choice quiz by 789tyguypiep. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
789tyguypiep

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
299,806

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
188

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In order to win the contest, what word did you have to spell? Hint

Strength

Power

Everest

Climb

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Question 2 of 10

2. Domnic and Chris are brothers.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Wha was Cap's first reaction to the kids? Hint

Worried

Scared

Impressed

Excited

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Question 4 of 10

4. There were no girls at boot camp.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Why didn't Cap like Dominic? Hint

He was shy

He had a bad attitude

He was too young and small

He was too emotional

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ethan Zaph was washed out early.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Why did Cap decide to keep Dominic though the first wash-out? Hint

They had to keep at least one contest winner

Dominic's father bribed Cap

Dominic had gained strength

He liked his brother Chris and didn't want to seperate the two

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Question 8 of 10

8. Cap's early chosen two to climb Everest were Ethan Zaph and Chris Alexis.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which kid would fit the description of an arrogent jerk? Hint

Sammi

Chris

Tilt

Zaph

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the end of the book, what do we find out Tilt is has been doing? Hint

Leaking Information to the Press

Sneaking out at night

Purpously damaging other climber's gear

Training Perry

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In order to win the contest, what word did you have to spell?

Answer: Everest

Using Summit Bars or drinks, if you spelled the word "Everest" with the letter on the wrapper or cap, you would win! You would got to go to a boot camp to train and be in consideration for an expedition to Mount Everest.

2. Domnic and Chris are brothers.

Answer: True

They are both brothers who love climbing. Dominic was a contest winner, and Chris was a naturally good climber. So, they both got to go to boot camp.

3. Wha was Cap's first reaction to the kids?

Answer: Worried

The book kept repeating about how worried Cap was. He was usually never worried, but very few kids were "Everest Material".

4. There were no girls at boot camp.

Answer: False

Sammi and Bryn were the two girls mentioned, who each were pretty decent climbers. Sammi always talked about the extreme things she did, while Bryn was more reserved.

5. Why didn't Cap like Dominic?

Answer: He was too young and small

Dominic was 13, very young to climb Everest. He was very kind and a talented climber. But, being small had its disadvantages, like not being able to reach or not having enough strength.

6. Ethan Zaph was washed out early.

Answer: False

Ethan Zaph had previously broken the record for youngest to climb Mount Everest. He decided he could make the team without suffering a month of boot camp.

7. Why did Cap decide to keep Dominic though the first wash-out?

Answer: They had to keep at least one contest winner

SummitQuest had gained publicity from the contest. They had to keep at least one contest winner to make it seem like the contest winners had a chance.

8. Cap's early chosen two to climb Everest were Ethan Zaph and Chris Alexis.

Answer: True

Ethan Zaph and Chris Alexis were the obvious head leaders for spots on the team. They thought at least one girl would get on. So, the rest of the boys thought they were all competing for he final spot on the team.

9. Which kid would fit the description of an arrogent jerk?

Answer: Tilt

Tilt is a jerk to the other climbers. In one point Dominic was trying to get onto a rock, but Tilt was squashing his fingers with his boots to prevent Dominic from "taking his rock".

10. In the end of the book, what do we find out Tilt is has been doing?

Answer: Leaking Information to the Press

The last part of the book is Tilt's email that he sends to the newspaper. It is full of all the stuff that has been happening.

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