A Hiking Trip in the Alps

Why did the brothers spend several weeks preparing for the trip?

They had never done any serious mountain walking beforeThe route required specialised climbing equipmentSummer weather in the Alps is highly unpredictableTheir friend had told them they needed many weeks of training

Correct answer: They had never done any serious mountain walking before

How did the brothers feel at the end of the first day of walking?

Excited about the views from the high pathWorried about a possible change in the weatherExhausted and unable to cook a proper mealDisappointed that the path had been shorter than expected

Correct answer: Exhausted and unable to cook a proper meal

The brothers' friend joined them on the hike.

TrueFalseNot Given

Correct answer: Not Given

Why did the brothers stop walking on the third day?

A storm had damaged the path aheadThey needed time to repair their tentOne of them had injured his leg the previous dayThick fog made the route ahead too dangerous

Correct answer: Thick fog made the route ahead too dangerous

The lake the brothers found on the fourth day was clearly shown on their map.

TrueFalseNot Given

Correct answer: False

At the end of the passage, what does the narrator say about future trips?

He would never go on a hiking trip againHe would go again but bring better bootsHe would go again with a different companionHe would choose a much easier route next time

Correct answer: He would go again but bring better boots

Why did the brothers spend several weeks preparing for the trip?

Correct answer: They had never done any serious mountain walking before

How did the brothers feel at the end of the first day of walking?

Excited about the views from the high pathWorried about a possible change in the weatherExhausted and unable to cook a proper mealDisappointed that the path had been shorter than expected

Correct answer: Exhausted and unable to cook a proper meal

The brothers' friend joined them on the hike.

TrueFalseNot Given

Correct answer: Not Given

Why did the brothers stop walking on the third day?

A storm had damaged the path aheadThey needed time to repair their tentOne of them had injured his leg the previous dayThick fog made the route ahead too dangerous

Correct answer: Thick fog made the route ahead too dangerous

The lake the brothers found on the fourth day was clearly shown on their map.

TrueFalseNot Given

Correct answer: False

At the end of the passage, what does the narrator say about future trips?

He would never go on a hiking trip againHe would go again but bring better bootsHe would go again with a different companionHe would choose a much easier route next time

Correct answer: He would go again but bring better boots