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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 unexpected discovery is made during the drilling process?
(a) The drill bit becomes stuck in the rock.
(b) The drill bit hits a dense layer of hard rock.
(c) The drill bit needs to be replaced.
(d) The drill bit encounters an airspace.

2. 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 maintain the drill's speed.
(c) To avoid hitting the airspace.
(d) To take breaks during the drilling process.

3. 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 are well-nourished.
(c) They are consuming muscle tissue.
(d) They have become stronger.

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

5. 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 remain silent.
(b) They celebrate.
(c) They cry in despair.
(d) They panic.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what event escalates the tension at the mine site among family members?

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what do the families primarily blame for their loved ones' predicament?

3. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why is NASA consulted for advice in the rescue operation?

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

5. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what do the miners vow to do in terms of their relationships with their families?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

10. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what emotional state are the families of the miners in, and what are they frustrated and angry about?

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