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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 Eleven: "The Race Down" - Afterword: "The Hollow Earth".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," which mine is mentioned in the chapter as an example of a place where men seek work in the desert?
(a) Sterling Hill Mine.
(b) Candelaria Mine.
(c) Potosí Mine.
(d) San José Mine.

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

3. 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?
(a) He wants to win a competition with local drillers.
(b) He believes in the accuracy of the maps.
(c) He needs to prove his drilling expertise.
(d) He does not want to disappoint the families.

4. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind," what was the primary concern of the trapped miners as their food ration dwindled?
(a) The lack of water.
(b) The absence of light.
(c) The fear of cannibalism.
(d) The onset of illnesses.

5. In Chapter Eleven: "The Race Down," which drilling company ultimately plays a crucial role in the rescue mission?
(a) Schramm T130XD.
(b) Precision Drilling.
(c) Layne Christensen Company.
(d) Center Rock, Inc.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how many calories per day are the trapped miners living on at this point?

3. In Afterword: "The Hollow Earth," what is the main lesson that the chapter conveys through the miners' behavior during their isolation?

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

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

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