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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 Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what is the timeline for the trapped miners' survival, as mentioned in the chapter?
(a) 4 weeks.
(b) 10 days.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 2 weeks.

2. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," how does the advent of the Age of Electricity impact the demand for copper?
(a) It has no impact on copper demand.
(b) It significantly increases the demand for copper.
(c) It reduces the need for copper wires.
(d) It leads to the development of alternative materials.

3. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what impact did the Himalayas have on carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?
(a) They caused an increase in carbon dioxide levels.
(b) They absorbed carbon dioxide, leading to a cooling effect.
(c) They released carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
(d) They had no effect on carbon dioxide levels.

4. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how many drills does Fidel Baez identify as potential tools for reaching the trapped miners?
(a) Three.
(b) Six.
(c) Nine.
(d) Twelve.

5. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," in Copiapó, what significant event occurs in 2010 that brings about a noticeable change in the town?
(a) A major earthquake.
(b) A gold rush.
(c) A volcanic eruption.
(d) A long period of rainfall.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what is Kelvin Brown's mission at the San José mine?

2. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what is one of the key concerns associated with the rise of social media?

3. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what significant event in history is mentioned as a potential comparison to the miners' situation, although it is not openly discussed?

4. 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?

5. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," how does mining impact the living conditions in neighborhoods like Padre Negro outside Copiapó?

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