Narrator's Experience During a Crisis

David recounts a perilous event from 1973 when his father nearly died during an excavation. He describes the equipment used, including a 27-inch diameter cage, and the process of digging to avoid booby traps. Despite the danger, David managed to rescue his father, though he humbly denies being a hero, stating he simply did his job. The narrative highlights the risks involved in such operations and the importance of quick thinking and action.

What year did the narrator almost lose his father due to a collapsed piece of cleft?

• 1985

• 1980

• 1973

• 1970

What was the diameter of the cage used during the incident?

• 15 inches

• 27 inches

• 30 inches

• 20 inches

What was the narrator doing when his father was in danger?

• Digging a new hole

• Operating the machine

• Calling for help

• Setting up a new trap

How long did it take the narrator to pull his father out of danger?

• Less than 120 seconds

• Less than 30 seconds

• Less than 60 seconds

• Less than 90 seconds

What does the narrator refuse to believe about himself?

• That he saved his father's life

• That he was responsible for the incident

• That he was the cause of the collapse

• That he was the one who set the traps

How does the narrator describe the hole they were working in?

• 30-inch hole going down 300 feet

• 15-inch hole going down 100 feet

• 27-inch hole going down 225 feet

• 20-inch hole going down 150 feet

What was the narrator's main job during the incident?

• To dig new holes

• To set up equipment

• To monitor the traps

• To operate the machine

How does the narrator feel about being called a hero?

• He agrees with it

• He is proud

• He disagrees with it

• He is indifferent