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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 One: "August 5-6," what challenges do the rescue team face during their mission in the mine?
(a) The team encounters hostile miners.
(b) The team is attacked by wild animals.
(c) The team faces a lack of proper equipment.
(d) The team has difficulty navigating the mine's winding tunnels.

2. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” how does Kelvin Brown feel about the families' expectations and his role in the rescue?
(a) He is indifferent to their concerns.
(b) He is burdened by the weight of their hopes.
(c) He is confident in his ability to meet their expectations.
(d) He is overwhelmed by the families' support.

3. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” how do the families at the campsite perceive Kelvin Brown's presence?
(a) They view him with suspicion and doubt.
(b) They see him as a symbol of hope and possibility.
(c) They consider him a hindrance to the rescue efforts.
(d) They believe he is responsible for the mine collapse.

4. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what challenges does Kelvin Brown face in the early days of the rescue efforts?
(a) Accurate maps and plans.
(b) Limited instructions from the control room.
(c) Lack of workers' cooperation.
(d) Multiple drill holes on target.

5. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what conditions do the trapped miners face in the shelter?
(a) Extreme cold and freezing temperatures.
(b) Frequent earthquakes and tremors.
(c) Flooding and waterlogged surroundings.
(d) Total darkness and high humidity.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what is the profession of the central figure in the chapter, Raul Villegas?

2. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what strategy does Luis Urzúa suggest to ensure fairness in food distribution among the miners?

3. 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?

4. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," how does Villegas describe the dust and sound he witnesses in the mine?

5. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” what does Edison Peña do to fend off the dark in the mine?

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