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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Around the World and Into Space: Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope" - Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how does the chapter describe hope's role among the trapped miners?
(a) It is a distant dream.
(b) It is something they have lost.
(c) It is a burden they must carry.
(d) It is a vital force that keeps them going.

2. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what historical mining accident is mentioned in the chapter, and how does it relate to the Chilean miners' situation?
(a) A mining accident in Peru in 2009.
(b) A mining accident in Australia in 2006.
(c) A mining accident in Chile in 2010.
(d) A mining accident in Bolivia in 2010.

3. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why is the Strata 950 drill chosen for the rescue operation?
(a) IIt can drill straight down to the miners.
(b) It can drill straight down to the miners.
(c) It is the smallest and lightest drill.
(d) It is the most reliable drill.

4. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what role does Dr. Mike Duncan play in the rescue operation?
(a) He is the head of the Chilean rescue team.
(b) He is the leader of the trapped miners.
(c) He leads the team of psychologists.
(d) He is the leader of the NASA team assisting in the rescue.

5. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why is the raise bore method chosen for drilling the rescue shaft?
(a) It is the fastest drilling method.
(b) It requires minimal drilling equipment.
(c) It is the most cost-effective option.
(d) It creates a large-diameter hole for the miners to exit.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the primary goal the miners work toward together during their ordeal?

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does Kelvin Brown's advanced drill bit use to navigate through the rock layers?

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what significant event occurs when the Schramm T685 drill hits a large airspace?

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the central theme?

5. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how many drills does Fidel Baez identify as potential tools for reaching the trapped miners?

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