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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 Ten: "Abnormal-Normal", what unique gift does Samsung send to the trapped miners?
(a) Prayer beads and rosaries.
(b) A portable generator.
(c) Soccer jerseys.
(d) A cell phone with a built-in projector.

2. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what role does Dr. Mike Duncan play in the rescue operation?
(a) He is the head of the Chilean rescue team.
(b) He is the leader of the trapped miners.
(c) He is the leader of the NASA team assisting in the rescue.
(d) He leads the team of psychologists.

3. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what is the purpose of simulating day and night using the beams of light underground?
(a) To signal the progress of the rescue.
(b) To test the effectiveness of the light system.
(c) To create a sense of routine for the miners.
(d) To conserve energy.

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the immediate reaction of the campsite upon receiving the message from the miners?
(a) Disbelief.
(b) Panic.
(c) Joy and relief.
(d) Fury.

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," why are the families growing increasingly impatient?
(a) They were tired of watching and waiting.
(b) They are preparing for a celebration.
(c) They want more information about the rescue efforts.
(d) They are eager to reunite with the miners.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what unexpected discovery is made during the drilling process?

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what challenge does Kelvin Brown face in his drilling mission?

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what significant event occurs when the Schramm T685 drill hits a large airspace?

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the escalating tension at the mine site foreshadow?

5. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," what is the main disadvantage of the raise bore method in this rescue operation?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

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

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 challenges does Kelvin Brown face in his drilling mission, and what kind of drill does he use?

8. 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?

9. 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?

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

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