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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 Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what is the purpose of simulating day and night using the beams of light underground?

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does Kelvin Brown's advanced drill bit use to navigate through the rock layers?

3. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what crucial steps are taken to ensure the miners' physical health does not deteriorate further?

4. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what challenge did the Strata 950 drill face during the rescue operation?

5. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," why is the news media drawn to Campamento Esperanza?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how do the miners adapt to their underground life, and what role does a simulated day-night cycle play in their routine?

3. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how do the miners manage to maintain hygiene while trapped underground?

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

5. 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?

6. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the chapter reveal about the impact of hope on the miners and their families?

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

8. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how do the miners communicate with the surface when the drill bit hits an empty space?

9. in Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why is the Strata drill progress slow, and what is the nickname given to the rescue plan due to its slow pace?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the psychological aspects of confinement and isolation in the mine. How did the miners maintain their mental well-being during their long ordeal?

Essay Topic 2

In Part One: Copiapo, Chile: Above and Below: AUGUST 5–22, 2010, Chapter One: "August 5-6," analyze how the author uses foreshadowing in the passage to create a sense of impending disaster. What literary techniques contribute to the suspense?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the impact of media coverage on the events. How did the media shape public perception and influence the rescue efforts?

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