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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 Eight: "Camp Hope," how does the chapter describe the impact of the rescue effort on the miners' relationships with their families?
(a) It strains their relationships further.
(b) It has no impact on their relationships.
(c) It causes families to distance themselves.
(d) It leads to rekindled affections and vows to strengthen bonds.

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what do the families primarily blame for their loved ones' predicament?
(a) The drillers on the surface.
(b) The global experts.
(c) The government.
(d) The miners themselves.

3. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," how does the chapter describe the atmosphere at Camp Hope?
(a) Quiet and somber.
(b) Chaotic and disorganized.
(c) Joyful and celebratory.
(d) Tense and anxious.

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how many calories per day are the trapped miners living on at this point?
(a) 100 calories.
(b) 200 calories.
(c) 500 calories.
(d) 300 calories.

5. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal", what unique gift does Samsung send to the trapped miners?
(a) A portable generator.
(b) Prayer beads and rosaries.
(c) A cell phone with a built-in projector.
(d) Soccer jerseys.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what taboo word do the miners refuse to speak, even as they face extreme hunger?

2. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” who is tasked with evaluating rescue strategies?

3. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” what do some of the trapped miners believe they see in the darkness underground?

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

5. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what nickname is given to the tubes used to transport supplies to the miners?

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