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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 Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what material makes it difficult to maintain a straight drilling path?

2. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," who is responsible for overseeing the psychological well-being of the miners and their families?

3. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," according to Dr. Norbert Kraft, what makes maintaining harmony within a team on a risky mission essential?

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

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the phrase "emotional bridge" (74) in the passage imply?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," how is the atmosphere described when the families and the world aboveground learn of contact with the trapped miners?

3. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," why is Captain Renato Navarro Genta consulted, and what is his role in the rescue effort?

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

5. 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?

6. 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?

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

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the theme of resilience in the context of the miners' ordeal. How did their physical and emotional resilience contribute to their survival

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," explore how mining has been portrayed in this passage. How do these representations reflect societal perceptions of wealth and exploitation?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of international collaboration in the rescue operation. How did different countries come together to support the miners?

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