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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 Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does Kelvin Brown's advanced drill bit use to navigate through the rock layers?
(a) Steam power.
(b) Nuclear energy.
(c) Diamond chips.
(d) Hydraulic pressure.

2. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the main concern of the rescue crew upon returning from the mine?
(a) Gathering information about the miners.
(b) Assessing the condition of the mine shaft.
(c) Providing immediate medical assistance.
(d) Determining the cause of the collapse.

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what happens to the tension and frustration at the campsite once the miners' safety is confirmed?
(a) It explodes with joy.
(b) It disappears completely.
(c) It turns into anger.
(d) It increases.

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?
(a) A radio transmission.
(b) Tapping on the drill bit.
(c) A flare.
(d) A loud alarm.

5. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how do the trapped miners initially react when they are informed of the long timeline for their rescue?
(a) They became upset and anxious.
(b) They demanded immediate action.
(c) They remained calm and determined.
(d) They refused to believe the news.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what challenges do the miners face when considering using machinery to extract water?

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what do the families primarily blame for their loved ones' predicament?

3. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the main focus of concern among the miners and their families?

4. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how often do the doves deliver food to the trapped miners?

5. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what do the miners resort to during extreme hunger and desperation in similar situations in history?

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