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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the emotional state of the families above ground?
(a) Hopeful.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Furious.

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the term "cannibalism" (73) signify in the context of the chapter?
(a) Sharing food rations.
(b) Consuming one's own species.
(c) A form of religious ritual.
(d) Eating plants and animals.

3. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why is blasting a hole through the rock to reach the trapped miners not a feasible option?
(a) It could trigger new rockslides and endanger the miners.
(b) The miners might be injured in the explosion.
(c) It would take too long to set up the explosives.
(d) The miners are too deep underground for explosives to reach them.

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what emotion do both the miners and their families share despite being physically separated?
(a) Joy.
(b) Desperation.
(c) Relief.
(d) Hope.

5. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what is Captain Navarro's primary challenge in planning the rescue operation?
(a) To manage family relations.
(b) To maintain the miners' physical health.
(c) To find larger holes to bring miners up.
(d) To coordinate with international experts.

6. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," what concern do officials have about the Strata 950 drill?
(a) It might not reach the miners in time.
(b) It is too heavy to transport to the site.
(c) It lacks the necessary drilling experience.
(d) It is too fast for the rescue operation.

7. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," why do the miners steadfastly refuse to speak the word "cannibalism"?
(a) They consider it bad luck.
(b) They fear it might become a reality.
(c) They believe it's a taboo word.
(d) It is a word they cannot pronounce.

8. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how do the families of the trapped miners react to the long wait for their rescue?
(a) They remain calm and hopeful.
(b) They decide to leave the campsite.
(c) They demand immediate action.
(d) They protest against the rescue authorities.

9. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the phrase "emotional bridge" (74) in the passage imply?
(a) A physical structure connecting two locations.
(b) A metaphorical link between the miners and their families.
(c) A bridge used by the drilling team.
(d) A reference to a specific location in the mine.

10. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," who is responsible for gathering blood samples from the trapped miners?
(a) President Piñera.
(b) Captain Renato Navarro Genta.
(c) Kris- tian Jahn.
(d) Yonni Barrios.

11. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the tapping on the drill bit become for the trapped miners?
(a) A way to relieve stress.
(b) A form of exercise.
(c) A Morse code message.
(d) A lifeline to the surface.

12. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how do the trapped miners initially react when they are informed of the long timeline for their rescue?
(a) They remained calm and determined.
(b) They refused to believe the news.
(c) They became upset and anxious.
(d) They demanded immediate action.

13. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what do the families primarily blame for their loved ones' predicament?
(a) The miners themselves.
(b) The global experts.
(c) The government.
(d) The drillers on the surface.

14. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the central theme?
(a) Survival.
(b) Unity.
(c) Resilience.
(d) Desperation.

15. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how many calories per day are the trapped miners living on at this point?
(a) 300 calories.
(b) 100 calories.
(c) 200 calories.
(d) 500 calories.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," why is Captain Renato Navarro Genta consulted in the rescue effort?

2. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what role does Dr. Mike Duncan play in the rescue operation?

3. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why is the Strata 950 drill chosen for the rescue operation?

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what message is attached to the drill bit to convey the miners' safety?

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the purpose of the drilling team's constant surveying and adjusting?

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