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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 Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what significant event occurs when the Schramm T685 drill hits a large airspace?
(a) The drill bit breaks.
(b) The miners are rescued.
(c) A message is sent from below.
(d) The drill is turned off.

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what unexpected discovery is made during the drilling process?
(a) The drill bit hits a dense layer of hard rock.
(b) The drill bit encounters an airspace.
(c) The drill bit needs to be replaced.
(d) The drill bit becomes stuck in the rock.

3. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," why is Captain Renato Navarro Genta consulted in the rescue effort?
(a) He is a submarine commander.
(b) He is a journalist.
(c) He is a famous celebrity.
(d) He is a politician.

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

5. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," why does the media presence at the rescue site increase over time?
(a) Initially, the media was allowed to mingle with the families.
(b) The media wanted to support the families.
(c) The trapped miners requested more media coverage.
(d) The rescue site became a tourist attraction.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what is Captain Navarro's primary challenge in planning the rescue operation?

2. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," what is the primary purpose of Dr. Holland's visit to the mine?

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

4. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," how does the chapter describe the impact of the rescue effort on the miners' relationships with their families?

5. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what nickname is given to the tubes used to transport supplies to the miners?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

4. 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?

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how does the news of the miners being alive affect the atmosphere at the mine site?

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 Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold,, what challenges does Kelvin Brown face in his drilling mission, and what kind of drill does he use?

8. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," describe Edison Peña's transformation during his time underground.

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

10. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," why do the miners steadfastly refuse to speak the word "cannibalism" (73) despite their extreme hunger?

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