Peak Pages 1-66 Review

In what ways is crossing into Tibet from Nepal a disturbing experience? How is this related to the social setting of the story?

Crossing into Tibet from Nepal is disturbing because of the Chinese look through their bags. They took away some of their food. This is related to the social setting because years before there was a war between Tibet and China, and they destroyed a bunch of monasteries.

How does Peak feel about his siblings?

He loves them very much

What does Peak say was his mistake in climbing the Woolworth building?

He said that he just didn't pick the right time to climb it. He mad Paula and Patrice upset. He didn't know the inside and outside of the building, plus the reporters were already there for the mayor.

What is HAPE and what does it do?

High altitude pulmonary edema is noncardiogenic pulmonary edema which typically occurs in lowlanders who ascend rapidly to altitudes greater than 2500-3000 m.

Who unexpectedly shows up at Peak's hearing with the judge and what happens?

His dad Rolf shows up and volunteers to take him to Thailand and he has to pay a fine

Who are Peak's parents?

His dad is Joshua Wood, his mom is Teri Marcello and his stepfather is Rolf Young

What does Josh make Peak do when they get to Thailand? Why?

Josh made Peak take a physical to see if he was in shape. Josh secretly wanted Peak to climb Everest and wanted to see if he was ready. Josh only told Peak after he had passed the physical.

Why is Peak disappointed with his trip to Thailand?

Josh was too busy to talk to Peak and they were sitting in different rows on the plane.

Who is Peak and why is he in trouble?

Peak Marcello is a 14-year-old boy and he is in trouble because he is illegally climbing tall skyscrapers.

Why doesn't Peak call Josh "Dad"?

Peak doesn't call him Dad because Josh told him too. Since everyone else calls him Josh, he told Peak to call him Josh.

Who are Peak's siblings?

Peak has 2 siblings, Patrice and Paula who are twin sisters.

Who is Teri?

Peak's mom. Broke her back and never climbed again. She was a good climber

Who is Joshua Wood?

Peak's real dad/a famous mountain climber

Who is Ralph?

Peak's stepdad. Grew up in Nebraska

How are Peak and Sun-Jo's lives similar?

Sun-jo is the same age as Peak, and someone wants each of them to summit Everest, both of their parents are climbers. They also both have sisters.

Who is Vincent?

Vincent is Peak's English teacher

What are the names of the Sherpas that Zopa is bringing along to Tibet?

Yogi and Yash

What are the two things Zopa makes Peak and Sun-jo do on their trip to Tibet? Why does he have them do these things?

Zopa said Peak and Sun-jo had to walk because the truck was full. He wanted Peak to hike with a full backpack to build up his strength. He wants them to be closer.

Who is Zopa?

Zopa was the best sherpa that Josh had ever met. He is now a monk at the age of sixty.

Why might Peak have to spend 3 years in jail?

because in 3 years and 3 months he will turn 18

What evidence is there about how Rolf feels about Peak?

he has tears in his eyes. Rolf offered to adopt Peak.

What does Vincent want Peak to do?

he wants him to write a book.

What school does Peak go to?

the Green Street School

Who is Sun-jo?

the grandson of Zopa who hopes to climb everest secretly

What was Peak's skill?

writing