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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 emotion do both the miners and their families share despite being physically separated?
(a) Joy.
(b) Desperation.
(c) Relief.
(d) Hope.

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

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how does the emotional state of the miners and their families compare?
(a) They are both joyful.
(b) They are both in despair.
(c) They experience different emotions.
(d) They are both hopeful.

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what happens to the tension and frustration at the campsite once the miners' safety is confirmed?
(a) It increases.
(b) It turns into anger.
(c) It explodes with joy.
(d) It disappears completely.

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what event escalates the tension at the mine site among family members?
(a) A successful drilling attempt.
(b) The arrival of government officials.
(c) Family members demanding to join the rescue.
(d) An impending rescue operation.

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

7. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how do the miners react when they see their message emerge from the mine on the drill bit?
(a) They cry in despair.
(b) They remain silent.
(c) They panic.
(d) They celebrate.

8. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," what is the primary purpose of Dr. Holland's visit to the mine?
(a) To assess the stability of the mine's structure.
(b) To provide medical care to the miners.
(c) To address the psychological needs of the miners and their families.
(d) To design an escape capsule for the miners.

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

10. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how are the miners and their families emotionally connected despite being physically separated?
(a) Through radio communication.
(b) Through underground tunnels.
(c) Through a shared sense of hopelessness.
(d) Through regular family meetings.

11. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what role does Dr. Mike Duncan play in the rescue operation?
(a) He is the leader of the NASA team assisting in the rescue.
(b) He leads the team of psychologists.
(c) He is the head of the Chilean rescue team.
(d) He is the leader of the trapped miners.

12. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what taboo word do the miners refuse to speak, even as they face extreme hunger?
(a) Desperation.
(b) Survival.
(c) Starvation.
(d) Cannibalism.

13. 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 becomes stuck in the rock.
(d) The drill bit needs to be replaced.

14. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what has happened to many of the miners' bodies due to the lack of fat reserves?
(a) They have become stronger.
(b) They are consuming muscle tissue.
(c) They are well-nourished.
(d) They have gained weight.

15. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what do the miners vow to do in terms of their relationships with their families?
(a) To avoid contact with their families.
(b) To grow closer and be better partners.
(c) To write fewer letters
(d) To stay distant.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the term "cannibalism" (73) signify in the context of the chapter?

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

3. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," why does the media presence at the rescue site increase over time?

4. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what is Captain Navarro's role in the rescue effort?

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what element of figurative language is used to describe the miners' situation in the chapter?

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