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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 Four: "August 5–8: Murderers" - Chapter Six: "August 10–21: Drilling Blind".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what is one of the key concerns associated with the rise of social media?
(a) Improved global communication.
(b) Privacy and online harassment.
(c) Decreased use of traditional media.
(d) Enhanced business opportunities.

2. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," in Copiapó, what significant event occurs in 2010 that brings about a noticeable change in the town?
(a) A gold rush.
(b) A long period of rainfall.
(c) A major earthquake.
(d) A volcanic eruption.

3. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” where does Kelvin Brown, the expert come from?
(a) Chile.
(b) Australia.
(c) United States.
(d) Canada.

4. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” who promises that the statue of the Virgin of Candelaria will remain at the mine site during the rescue?
(a) Marcelo Leiva.
(b) Carlos Parra Diaz.
(c) The President.
(d) Bishop Caspar Quintana.

5. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what is unique about the Atacama Desert?
(a) It experiences constant thunderstorms.
(b) It receives heavy rainfall.
(c) It is covered in lush vegetation.
(d) It has no rainfall for extended periods.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," at what depth does Villegas encounter a situation where the road disappears in the mine?

2. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," how does the lack of rivers taking soil out to sea along the Pacific coast affect the interaction between the Nazca Plate and the continent?

3. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how many people gather at the mine site?

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

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

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