At the climax, how close is Peak to the summit?

• A. About 10 feet from the summit.
• B. At the summit.
• C. 100 feet away.
• D. Not near the summit.

Answer: (A)

Climax is about the moment when the character is almost at the highest point and the tension about finishing is at its peak. In this scene, Peak is described as being only about 10 feet from the summit, which signals that the hardest part is nearly over and every step now matters for the final outcome. That tiny distance heightens suspense because the finish is within reach, making the climactic push feel urgent and decisive. If Peak were at the summit, the climb would already be completed, which moves past the peak moment; being 100 feet away suggests a longer, less immediate struggle; not near the summit would understate how close the peak moment is. So the best fit is that Peak is about 10 feet from the summit.