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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 is the emotional state of the families above ground?
(a) Furious.
(b) Joyful.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Relieved.

2. 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.

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

4. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what does Dr. Duncan emphasize to the families of the trapped miners during their meeting?
(a) The importance of faith and trust.
(b) The likelihood of a swift rescue.
(c) The need for immediate action.
(d) The necessity of financial planning.

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what do the families above ground hold responsible for their loved ones' danger?
(a) The mining company.
(b) Global experts.
(c) The miners themselves.
(d) The government.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how do the families of the trapped miners react to the long wait for their rescue?

4. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why is the raise bore method chosen for drilling the rescue shaft?

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?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," how does the chapter describe the impact of the rescue effort on the miners' relationships with their families?

3. 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?

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

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," why do the miners steadfastly refuse to speak the word "cannibalism" (73) despite their extreme hunger?

6. 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?

7. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what role does gratitude play in the reactions of the families and the campsite as a whole?

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

9. 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?

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

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