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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 significant event occurs when the Schramm T685 drill hits a large airspace?
(a) The drill is turned off.
(b) The miners are rescued.
(c) The drill bit breaks.
(d) A message is sent from below.

2. 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.

3. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," according to Dr. Norbert Kraft, what makes maintaining harmony within a team on a risky mission essential?
(a) It prevents the team from antagonizing each other.
(b) It keeps the team focused on their individual strengths.
(c) It ensures the team members get along personally.
(d) It minimizes bathroom-related conflicts.

4. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what is the atmosphere like when contact is established with the trapped miners?
(a) Calm.
(b) Desperate.
(c) Tense.
(d) Jubilant.

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

6. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," why is the news media drawn to Campamento Esperanza?
(a) To report on the miners' rescue.
(b) To create tension.
(c) To criticize the rescue efforts.
(d) To distract the families.

7. 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 necessity of financial planning.
(c) The need for immediate action.
(d) The importance of faith and trust.

8. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what material makes it difficult to maintain a straight drilling path?
(a) Thick, hard rock.
(b) Soft clay.
(c) Diamond chips.
(d) Magnetized iron.

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

10. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what signals the miners' presence to the surface when the drill bit hits an empty space?
(a) Tapping on the drill bit.
(b) A flare.
(c) A loud alarm.
(d) A radio transmission.

11. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the purpose of the drilling team's constant surveying and adjusting?
(a) To maintain the drill's speed.
(b) To take breaks during the drilling process.
(c) To ensure they stay on course despite obstacles.
(d) To avoid hitting the airspace.

12. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," why do the miners need to shift their eating and sleeping areas away from certain areas of the mine?
(a) To avoid potential rockslides caused by drilling.
(b) To create more space for recreation.
(c) To escape from the noisy machinery.
(d) To be closer to the shelter.

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

14. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the immediate reaction of the campsite upon receiving the message from the miners?
(a) Panic.
(b) Fury.
(c) Joy and relief.
(d) Disbelief.

15. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why is the Strata 950 drill chosen for the rescue operation?
(a) It can drill straight down to the miners.
(b) It is the smallest and lightest drill.
(c) It is the most reliable drill.
(d) IIt can drill straight down to the miners.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what happens when the Schramm T685 drill hits a large airspace?

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how are the miners and their families emotionally connected despite being physically separated?

3. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," who is responsible for gathering blood samples from the trapped miners?

4. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why is blasting a hole through the rock to reach the trapped miners not a feasible option?

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

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