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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Copiapo, Chile: Above and Below August 5–22, 2010: Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," how did the cooling effect from the Himalayas potentially relate to the formation of ice caps at the poles?
(a) The cooling effect likely contributed to ice cap formation.
(b) The cooling effect prevented ice caps from forming.
(c) It is unrelated to ice cap formation.
(d) Ice caps were formed due to volcanic activity.

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what unexpected discovery is made during the drilling process?
(a) The drill bit hits a dense layer of hard rock.
(b) The drill bit encounters an airspace.
(c) The drill bit needs to be replaced.
(d) The drill bit becomes stuck in the rock.

3. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what challenges do the rescue team face during their mission in the mine?
(a) The team encounters hostile miners.
(b) The team is attacked by wild animals.
(c) The team has difficulty navigating the mine's winding tunnels.
(d) The team faces a lack of proper equipment.

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," which sense is primarily engaged in the use of imagery to describe the miners' physical condition?
(a) Sight.
(b) Sound.
(c) Touch.
(d) Taste.

5. 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 government.
(c) The miners themselves.
(d) The global experts.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what element of figurative language is used to describe the miners' situation in the chapter?

3. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how does the chapter describe hope's role among the trapped miners?

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," why do the miners limit themselves to one bite every three days?

5. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what unites the trapped miners and helps maintain a sense of collective purpose?

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