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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 Afterword: "The Hollow Earth," what are some of the advanced tools and technology mentioned in the chapter that aid in the miners' rescue?
(a) Fiber-optic cables and biometric belts.
(b) Horse-drawn carriages and oil lamps.
(c) Pickaxes and shovels.
(d) Carrier pigeons and smoke signals.

2. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what role does Dr. Mike Duncan play in the rescue operation?
(a) He leads the team of psychologists.
(b) He is the leader of the NASA team assisting in the rescue.
(c) He is the head of the Chilean rescue team.
(d) He is the leader of the trapped miners.

3. In Chapter Eleven: "The Race Down," why does Plan B temporarily halt its drilling efforts?
(a) Safety concerns for the miners.
(b) Lack of government approval.
(c) Technical malfunctions in the drilling equipment.
(d) A steel bolt encountered underground.

4. In Chapter Eleven: "The Race Down," what does the name "Phoenix" (125) symbolize in the chapter?
(a) A mythical bird reborn in fire.
(b) The miners' determination to survive.
(c) The Chilean government's support for the rescue.
(d) The drilling equipment used by Center Rock.

5. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” how deep underground are the trapped miners in San José?
(a) Nearly 900 feet.
(b) Approximately 100 feet.
(c) About 500 feet.
(d) Over a mile deep.

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 Afterword: "The Hollow Earth," what does the chapter emphasize as the primary reason for the miners' safe return?

3. In Chapter Twelve: "Pheonix Rising," what does the phrase "The world rescued the men" (133) suggest in the context of the chapter?

4. In Chapter Eleven: "The Race Down," what logistical challenge does Brandon Fisher face?

5. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what challenge did the Strata 950 drill face during the rescue operation?

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