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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 maintaining a cohesive and supportive team crucial during a rescue mission?
2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what element of figurative language is used to describe the miners' situation in the chapter?
3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what message is attached to the drill bit to convey the miners' safety?
4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what happens to the tension and frustration at the campsite once the miners' safety is confirmed?
5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how does the emotional state of the miners and their families compare?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. 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?
3. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what steps are taken to ensure the miners' physical health does not deteriorate further while they are trapped?
4. in Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," what is the Strata 950 drill, and why is it chosen for the rescue mission?
5. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," how is the atmosphere described when the families and the world aboveground learn of contact with the trapped miners?
6. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the chapter's title signify in the context of the miners' situation?
7. 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?
8. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how does the news of the miners being alive affect the atmosphere at the mine site?
9. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," describe Edison Peña's transformation during his time underground.
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Discuss the impact of communication, both underground and on the surface, in the story. How did effective or ineffective communication shape the events?
Essay Topic 3
Analyze the theme of resilience in the context of the miners' ordeal. How did their physical and emotional resilience contribute to their survival
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