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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 do the families above ground hold responsible for their loved ones' danger?
(a) The miners themselves.
(b) The mining company.
(c) Global experts.
(d) The government.

2. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," how does the chapter describe the impact of the rescue effort on the miners' relationships with their families?
(a) It causes families to distance themselves.
(b) It has no impact on their relationships.
(c) It strains their relationships further.
(d) It leads to rekindled affections and vows to strengthen bonds.

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

4. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what advice do the survivors of the 1972 Andes plane crash offer to the trapped miners?
(a) To capitalize on their fame for personal gain.
(b) To focus on their individual well-being.
(c) To remain patient and united.
(d) To avoid any financial disputes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how does the author convey the tension at the mine site among family members?

2. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how often do the doves deliver food to the trapped miners?

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the immediate reaction of the campsite upon receiving the message from the miners?

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what role does Kelvin Brown play in the rescue efforts?

5. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," what concern do officials have about the Strata 950 drill?

Short Essay Questions

1. in Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," what expertise does NASA bring to the rescue efforts, and why is their involvement sought?

2. 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?

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

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how do the miners communicate with the surface when the drill bit hits an empty space?

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 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?

7. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the chapter's title signify in the context of the miners' situation?

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

9. in Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why do the Chilean authorities consider drilling a new shaft as the safest option to rescue the miners trapped in the San José Mine?

10. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how do the miners' families above ground react as they receive the message of the miners' safety?

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