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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 One: "August 5–6" - Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In ancient myths, what role did the blacksmith god (e.g., Hephaistos or Vulcan) typically play?
(a) The provider of divine weapons and tools.
(b) A heroic figure leading battles.
(c) A creator of magical spells.
(d) A messenger between gods and mortals.

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?
(a) It has no effect on the interaction.
(b) It causes a forceful collision between the plate and continent.
(c) It acts as a lubricant, allowing smooth movement.
(d) It leads to frequent volcanic eruptions.

3. 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?
(a) 5 pounds, with 3 pounds recycled.
(b) 10 pounds, with 2 pounds recycled.
(c) 20 pounds, with 5 pounds recycled.
(d) 16 pounds, with 11 pounds recycled.

4. 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 Sahara Desert.
(b) The Andes Mountains.
(c) The Amazon River.
(d) The Rocky Mountains.

5. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what is the profession of the central figure in the chapter, Raul Villegas?
(a) Truck Driver.
(b) Miner.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Geologist.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what role does gravity play in mining operations?

2. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what does the story in the chapter reveal about human curiosity?

3. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," how did the cooling effect from the Himalayas potentially relate to the formation of ice caps at the poles?

4. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what impact did the Himalayas have on carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

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

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