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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 Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how does the emotional state of the miners and their families compare?
(a) They are both hopeful.
(b) They are both in despair.
(c) They are both joyful.
(d) They experience different emotions.

2. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," why does the media presence at the rescue site increase over time?
(a) The rescue site became a tourist attraction.
(b) The media wanted to support the families.
(c) Initially, the media was allowed to mingle with the families.
(d) The trapped miners requested more media coverage.

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the tapping on the drill bit become for the trapped miners?
(a) A form of exercise.
(b) A way to relieve stress.
(c) A Morse code message.
(d) A lifeline to the surface.

4. In Chapter Twelve: "Pheonix Rising," why does Dr. Iturra recommend starting the rescue operation early in the day?
(a) To take advantage of better lighting.
(b) To avoid encountering fog.
(c) To allow time for additional safety checks.
(d) To accommodate the miners' preferences.

5. In Chapter Eleven: "The Race Down," what is the outcome of the drilling efforts by the end?
(a) The miners' location remains unknown.
(b) The government cancels the rescue operation.
(c) The miners are successfully rescued.
(d) The drilling equipment encounters another obstacle.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what emotions fluctuate among the miners as they grapple with their predicament?

2. In Chapter Eleven: "The Race Down," why do the drilling crews work tirelessly?

3. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how do the families of the trapped miners react to the long wait for their rescue?

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 oversees both the rescue efforts and the emotional needs of the community at the mine site?

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