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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what does Dr. Duncan emphasize to the families of the trapped miners during their meeting?
(a) The likelihood of a swift rescue.
(b) The importance of faith and trust.
(c) The necessity of financial planning.
(d) The need for immediate action.

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what message is attached to the drill bit to convey the miners' safety?
(a) Estamos bien en el refugio los 33.
(b) Save us now.
(c) Send more supplies.
(d) We need help.

3. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what is the purpose of simulating day and night using the beams of light underground?
(a) To conserve energy.
(b) To create a sense of routine for the miners.
(c) To test the effectiveness of the light system.
(d) To signal the progress of the rescue.

4. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how often do the doves deliver food to the trapped miners?
(a) Three times a day.
(b) Twice a day.
(c) Four times a day.
(d) Once a day.

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," why are the families growing increasingly impatient?
(a) They were tired of watching and waiting.
(b) They are preparing for a celebration.
(c) They are eager to reunite with the miners.
(d) They want more information about the rescue efforts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what happens to the tension and frustration at the campsite once the miners' safety is confirmed?

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the central theme?

3. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," how does the chapter describe the atmosphere at Camp Hope?

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what do the families primarily blame for their loved ones' predicament?

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how many calories per day are the trapped miners living on at this point?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how do the miners manage to maintain hygiene while trapped underground?

2. in Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," what is the Strata 950 drill, and why is it chosen for the rescue mission?

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the chapter reveal about the impact of hope on the miners and their families?

4. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how does Dr. Mike Duncan, the leader of the NASA team, communicate with the miners despite language barriers?

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what taboo word do the miners refuse to mention, and why is it significant?

6. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what breakthrough occurs with the drilling process, and how do the miners signal their presence to the surface?

7. in Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why is the Strata drill progress slow, and what is the nickname given to the rescue plan due to its slow pace?

8. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how many calories are the miners living on each day, and what physical impact does this have on them?

9. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," why is Captain Renato Navarro Genta consulted, and what is his role in the rescue effort?

10. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how do the miners adapt to their underground life, and what role does a simulated day-night cycle play in their routine?

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