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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 Two: "Of Earth and Cold," which geological feature along the Pacific coast of South America resulted from the collision of the Nazca Plate against the continent?
(a) The Rocky Mountains.
(b) The Amazon River.
(c) The Sahara Desert.
(d) The Andes Mountains.

2. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what geological event occurred around 40 million years ago?
(a) Earthquake.
(b) Volcanic eruption.
(c) Meteor impact.
(d) Continental collision.

3. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the main focus of concern among the miners and their families?
(a) The safety of the main entrance.
(b) Identifying the cause of the mine collapse.
(c) The presence of experts from El Teniente.
(d) The availability of food and water in the shelter.

4. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” which miner takes on the role of a spiritual leader and healer among the trapped men?
(a) Luis Urzúa.
(b) José Vega.
(c) Mario Gómez.
(d) Franklin Lobos.

5. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the significance of the El Teniente experts, Andre Sougarret and René Aguilar?
(a) They are relatives of the trapped miners.
(b) They are trained doctors providing medical care.
(c) They are experienced journalists reporting on the situation.
(d) They bring specialized knowledge of underground mining.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” why does Kelvin Brown feel pressure to continue drilling even when he knows it might not succeed?

2. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," on average, how much copper does the average American use annually, and how much of it is typically recycled?

3. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," how did the formation of the Himalayan mountains influence weather patterns?

4. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what type of geological formation is the Nazca Plate in relation to the continent?

5. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” who oversees both the rescue efforts and the emotional needs of the community at the mine site?

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