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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," how many calories per day are the trapped miners living on at this point?

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the escalating tension at the mine site foreshadow?

3. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," why does the media presence at the rescue site increase over time?

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the purpose of the drilling team's constant surveying and adjusting?

5. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," how does the chapter describe the impact of the rescue effort on the miners' relationships with their families?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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 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?

4. in Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," what is the Strata 950 drill, and why is it chosen for the rescue mission?

5. 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?

6. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," how does the chapter describe the impact of the rescue effort on the miners' relationships with their families?

7. 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?

8. 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?

9. 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?

10. in Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," what expertise does NASA bring to the rescue efforts, and why is their involvement sought?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the significance of faith and spirituality in the miners' survival. How did their religious beliefs help them endure their harrowing experience?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the portrayal of the Chilean government's response to the crisis. How did political and bureaucratic factors influence the rescue operation?

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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