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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 happens when the Schramm T685 drill hits a large airspace?
2. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," what is the primary purpose of Dr. Holland's visit to the mine?
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 Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how does the emotional state of the miners and their families compare?
5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the purpose of the drilling team's constant surveying and adjusting?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," how is the atmosphere described when the families and the world aboveground learn of contact with the trapped miners?
2. 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?
3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what taboo word do the miners refuse to mention, and why is it significant?
4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the chapter reveal about the impact of hope on the miners and their families?
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 Eight: "Camp Hope," what steps are taken to ensure the miners' physical health does not deteriorate further while they are trapped?
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," what expertise does NASA bring to the rescue efforts, and why is their involvement sought?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the challenges and risks faced by the rescue teams during their descent into the mine. How did they overcome these challenges?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the lessons that can be drawn from the events of the San José Mine collapse in terms of workplace safety and disaster preparedness.
Essay Topic 3
Explore the psychological aspects of confinement and isolation in the mine. How did the miners maintain their mental well-being during their long ordeal?
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