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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,” what does Edison Peña do to fend off the dark in the mine?
(a) He sings songs.
(b) He tells stories.
(c) He relies on natural light.
(d) He uses lamps and generators.

2. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what role does Edison Peña take on as he regains his strength in the mine?
(a) He resumes his role as a dedicated runner.
(b) He becomes a leader of the rescue effort.
(c) He focuses on organizing recreational activities.
(d) He helps with the drilling operations.

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

4. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” how do the families at the campsite perceive Kelvin Brown's presence?
(a) They consider him a hindrance to the rescue efforts.
(b) They see him as a symbol of hope and possibility.
(c) They view him with suspicion and doubt.
(d) They believe he is responsible for the mine collapse.

5. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” why do the trapped miners need to dig a well underground?
(a) To escape through an alternative route.
(b) To provide ventilation in the shelter.
(c) To locate valuable minerals for rescue funding.
(d) To create a source of drinking water.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what has happened to many of the miners' bodies due to the lack of fat reserves?

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

3. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” where does Kelvin Brown, the expert come from?

4. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what is Captain Navarro's primary challenge in planning the rescue operation?

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how do the miners react when they see their message emerge from the mine on the drill bit?

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