Chapter 20 "All Thirteen" Block 1

What was the immediate reaction to the news that the boys were found alive?

• Relief and joy from families and the world.

• Confusion and disbelief among the rescue team.

• Anger from volunteers about the delay.

• Immediate plans for extraction were put into action.

What was a significant challenge in drilling an alternative entrance to the cave?

• The lack of suitable drilling equipment in Thailand.

• The mountain's rock was too soft to hold a drill.

• The thinnest spot to drill was 650 feet (200 meters) thick, requiring weeks or months.

• The presence of dangerous wildlife near potential drilling sites.

What was one proposed alternative rescue option involving water management?

• Diverting the entire river away from the cave entrance.

• Pumping out enough water to create air pockets at the top of passages.

• Freezing the water in the cave to create a solid path.

• Using explosives to create new drainage channels.

What unexpected difficulty did the Thai Seals encounter during their supply dive to Chamber 9?

• They ran out of food and medicine before reaching the boys.

• The cave passages were too narrow for their equipment.

• The current was much stronger than predicted, consuming most of their air supply.

• They were attacked by aggressive marine life in the flooded sections.

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What was one of the immediate health concerns for the boys in the cave?

• Severe broken bones from falling.

• Deep lacerations requiring immediate surgery.

• Risk of infection from cuts in the wet, dirty environment.

• Extreme dehydration due to lack of water.

What was the first type of food given to the boys after they were found?

• Kentucky Fried Chicken

• High-energy gel packets

• Meals Ready to Eat (MREs)

• Fried rice and omelets

Besides providing medical care and food, how did the Thai Seals and doctor help the boys psychologically?

• They told them stories about the outside world.

• They allowed them to call their families.

• They played games like chess and checkers with them.

• They promised them immediate rescue.

What did the boys initially misunderstand when the Englishmen told them "tomorrow"?

• That they would receive more food supplies the next day.

• That they would be taken out of the cave the very next day.

• That their families would visit them in the cave.

• That the water levels would drop significantly by then.