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lilavasa [31]
3 years ago
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Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this narrative. Read this excerpt from “The Final Assault” by Sir

Edmund Hillary. …there were hanging some long icicles. I looked at it more closely and found that the outlet tube—about two inches in diameter—was almost completely blocked up with ice…Fortunately the outlet tube was made of rubber, and by manipulating this with my hand I was able to release all of the ice and let it fall out. Which statement best describes the author’s purpose in this excerpt? to inform readers about how he solved a problem to persuade readers to be careful with oxygen masks to entertain readers with an account of a close escape to describe what it feels like to be with low oxygen How does Tenzing Norgay develop events in "The Dream Comes True"? ( A ) Norgay alternates descriptions of the difficulties he and Hillary had on Mount Everest with examples of how their accounts of the climb differed. ( B ) Norgay explains the series of difficulties he and Hillary overcame to claim the summit of Mount Everest as their own. ( C ) Norgay describes how he and Hillary accomplished the climb and how his appreciation of Hillary's skills grew as they ascended. ( D ) Norgay stresses the technical aspects of the climb and how the men's accomplishment belonged to their two nations. Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this narrative. ( 2 ) What is Tenzing Norgay's viewpoint of Edmund Hillary in "A Dream Comes True"? ( A ) Norgay expresses his discontent that Hillary stepped onto the summit first. ( B ) Norgay believes that Hillary was capable enough to climb the summit by himself. ( C ) Norgay thinks Hillary's written account of their climb is quite inaccurate. ( D ) Norgay describes Hillary as using the flags as a political statement. by Tenzing Norgay ( 3 ) Read this excerpt from "The Dream Comes True" It was such a sight as I had never seen before and would never see again: wild, wonderful and terrible. But terror was not what I felt. I loved the mountains too well for that. I loved Everest too well. At that great moment for which I had waited all my life my mountain did not seem to me a lifeless thing of rock and ice, but warm and friendly and living. What is the author's viewpoint of Everest in this excerpt? ( A )Everest is a worthy adversary that he respects and admires. ( B )Everest is a trophy and a sign of his greatness. ( C ) Everest is a powerful enemy that he has finally conquered. ( D ) Everest is a terrifying and violent figure that, ironically, he no longer fears. ( 4 )Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this narrative. In "The Final Assault," Hillary explains how he and Tenzing Norgay climbed Mount Everest together. How does Norgay contribute to the success of the climb? ( A ) He belays Hillary with rope support up the mountain which reduces the risk of Hillary from falling. ( B ) He finds the partially-full oxygen bottles which will give them more time to climb. ( C ) When Hillary slides backward after a thin crust of snow breaks off, Norgay encourages him to continue. ( D ) When Hillary has trouble breathing, Norgay finds and clears the ice from the outlet tube. ( 5 ) Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this narrative. Read this excerpt from “The Final Assault” by Sir Edmund Hillary. …there were hanging some long icicles. I looked at it more closely and found that the outlet tube—about two inches in diameter—was almost completely blocked up with ice…Fortunately the outlet tube was made of rubber, and by manipulating this with my hand I was able to release all of the ice and let it fall out. Which statement best describes the author’s purpose in this excerpt? ( A ) to inform readers about how he solved a problem ( B ) to persuade readers to be careful with oxygen masks ( C ) to entertain readers with an account of a close escape ( D ) to describe what it feels like to be with low oxygen
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oksano4ka [1.4K]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

not sure bud

Explanation:

tia_tia [17]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

( A ) to inform readers about how he solved a problem

Explanation:

Because I took the test but I forgot the rest my bad -_-|| My bad :-\

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