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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 Eight: "Camp Hope," what is Captain Navarro's role in the rescue effort?
2. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what challenge did the Strata 950 drill face during the rescue operation?
3. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," why is Captain Renato Navarro Genta consulted in the rescue effort?
4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what signals the miners' presence to the surface when the drill bit hits an empty space?
5. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what is Captain Navarro's primary challenge in planning the rescue operation?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," why do the miners steadfastly refuse to speak the word "cannibalism" (73) despite their extreme hunger?
2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the chapter's title signify in the context of the miners' situation?
3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how does the news of the miners being alive affect the atmosphere at the mine site?
4. 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?
5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how do the miners communicate with the surface when the drill bit hits an empty space?
6. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," how is the atmosphere described when the families and the world aboveground learn of contact with the trapped miners?
7. 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?
8. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," why is Captain Renato Navarro Genta consulted, and what is his role in the rescue effort?
9. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what steps are taken to ensure the miners' physical health does not deteriorate further while they are trapped?
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
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
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
Explore the theme of time and its significance throughout the narrative. How did time affect the miners and those involved in the rescue?
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