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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) 1 month.
(b) 10 days.
(c) 4 weeks.
(d) 2 weeks.

2. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” who oversees both the rescue efforts and the emotional needs of the community at the mine site?
(a) President Piñera.
(b) Luis Urzúa.
(c) Minister Golborne.
(d) Bishop Caspar Quintana.

3. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what historical mining accident is mentioned in the chapter, and how does it relate to the Chilean miners' situation?
(a) A mining accident in Bolivia in 2010.
(b) A mining accident in Chile in 2010.
(c) A mining accident in Peru in 2009.
(d) A mining accident in Australia in 2006.

4. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the main concern of the rescue crew upon returning from the mine?
(a) Gathering information about the miners.
(b) Assessing the condition of the mine shaft.
(c) Determining the cause of the collapse.
(d) Providing immediate medical assistance.

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

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 One: "August 5-6," what is the first alarming event that Raul Villegas experiences while driving in the mine?

3. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what conditions do the trapped miners face in the shelter?

4. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," what ancient metalworking material us crucial in creating the Bronze Age?

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?

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