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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why is NASA consulted for advice in the rescue operation?
2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the immediate reaction of the campsite upon receiving the message from the miners?
3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how are the miners and their families emotionally connected despite being physically separated?
4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what significant event occurs when the Schramm T685 drill hits a large airspace?
5. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what nickname is given to the tubes used to transport supplies to the miners?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. 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?
3. 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?
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 Nine: "Rescue Plans," what is the Strata 950 drill, and why is it chosen for the rescue mission?
6. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," why is Captain Renato Navarro Genta consulted, and what is his role in the rescue effort?
7. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how do the miners communicate with the surface when the drill bit hits an empty space?
8. 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?
9. in Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," what expertise does NASA bring to the rescue efforts, and why is their involvement sought?
10. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," why do the miners steadfastly refuse to speak the word "cannibalism" (73) despite their extreme hunger?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explore the theme of time and its significance throughout the narrative. How did time affect the miners and those involved in the rescue?
Essay Topic 2
Examine the ethical dilemmas faced by the rescuers and decision-makers. What difficult choices did they have to make, and how were these decisions justified?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the challenges and risks faced by the rescue teams during their descent into the mine. How did they overcome these challenges?
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