What was Sun-jo's condition and how did Peak feel during the climb?

• A. Sun-jo was energetic; Peak was anxious.
• B. Sun-jo was very sick; Peak was feeling perked up.
• C. Sun-jo was dehydrated; Peak was exhausted.
• D. Sun-jo was hungry; Peak was angry.

Answer: (B)

This question tests your sense of the characters’ states at a crucial moment of the climb—their health and their mood—and how those states drive what they do next. Sun-jo being very sick is a key obstacle that ups the danger and urgency of the ascent, highlighting why every move feels heavier and why the situation requires careful, determined effort. Peak feeling perked up shows a rebound in his energy and motivation, often sparked by resolve to help his companion or push through fatigue for a meaningful goal.

So, the best fit is that Sun-jo is very sick and Peak is feeling perked up. The other options don’t align with the scene’s tone: Peak isn’t depicted as anxious or angry in that moment, and Sun-jo isn’t shown as energetic, dehydrated, or hungry, while Peak isn’t described as exhausted in this context.