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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," how are the miners and their families emotionally connected despite being physically separated?
(a) Through a shared sense of hopelessness.
(b) Through regular family meetings.
(c) Through underground tunnels.
(d) Through radio communication.

2. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what nickname is given to the tubes used to transport supplies to the miners?
(a) Tunnels.
(b) Palomas.
(c) Elevators.
(d) Submarines.

3. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how do the trapped miners initially react when they are informed of the long timeline for their rescue?
(a) They became upset and anxious.
(b) They refused to believe the news.
(c) They remained calm and determined.
(d) They demanded immediate action.

4. 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 is the head of the Chilean rescue team.
(c) He leads the team of psychologists.
(d) He is the leader of the trapped miners.

5. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," why is Captain Renato Navarro Genta consulted in the rescue effort?
(a) He is a politician.
(b) He is a journalist.
(c) He is a submarine commander.
(d) He is a famous celebrity.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what is Captain Navarro's primary challenge in planning the rescue operation?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what breakthrough occurs with the drilling process, and how do the miners signal their presence to the surface?

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

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

4. 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?

5. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," why is Captain Renato Navarro Genta consulted, and what is his role in the rescue effort?

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

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

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

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

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

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