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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 has happened to many of the miners' bodies due to the lack of fat reserves?
(a) They have gained weight.
(b) They have become stronger.
(c) They are consuming muscle tissue.
(d) They are well-nourished.

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

3. 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 create more space for recreation.
(b) To be closer to the shelter.
(c) To escape from the noisy machinery.
(d) To avoid potential rockslides caused by drilling.

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the term "cannibalism" (73) signify in the context of the chapter?
(a) Consuming one's own species.
(b) A form of religious ritual.
(c) Eating plants and animals.
(d) Sharing food rations.

5. 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 signal the progress of the rescue.
(c) To test the effectiveness of the light system.
(d) To create a sense of routine for the miners.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what advice do the survivors of the 1972 Andes plane crash offer to the trapped miners?

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

5. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why is maintaining a cohesive and supportive team crucial during a rescue mission?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what steps are taken to ensure the miners' physical health does not deteriorate further while they are trapped?

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

4. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," how is the atmosphere described when the families and the world aboveground learn of contact with the trapped miners?

5. 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?

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

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

8. 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?

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

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