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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 does the author's use of imagery enhance the reader's understanding of the miners' plight?

2. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what do the miners vow to do in terms of their relationships with their families?

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what emotion do both the miners and their families share despite being physically separated?

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

5. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what is Captain Navarro's role in the rescue effort?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

7. 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?

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

9. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," why do the miners steadfastly refuse to speak the word "cannibalism" (73) despite their extreme hunger?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on the miners and their families after their rescue. How did they cope with the psychological aftermath?

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

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

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