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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. What effect did the Andes Mountains have on the climate along the Pacific coast of South America?
(a) They caused heavy rainfall.
(b) They created extremely dry conditions.
(c) They led to tropical conditions.
(d) They had no impact on the climate.

2. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what is the primary challenge faced by Kelvin Brown when drilling to reach the miners?
(a) Inaccurate maps and maps that have not been updated.
(b) A lack of drilling expertise.
(c) Resistance from the miners.
(d) A lack of drilling equipment.

3. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," which mine is mentioned in the chapter as an example of a place where men seek work in the desert?
(a) Potosí Mine.
(b) Candelaria Mine.
(c) San José Mine.
(d) Sterling Hill Mine.

4. 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 acts as a lubricant, allowing smooth movement.
(c) It leads to frequent volcanic eruptions.
(d) It causes a forceful collision between the plate and continent.

5. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what challenges do the miners face when considering using machinery to extract water?
(a) Limited access to machinery.
(b) The risk of car exhaust contamination.
(c) Lack of skilled machine operators.
(d) Difficulty in operating the machinery.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," why does the San José Mine reopen in 2008 after being shut down in 2007?

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

4. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," which consequences of climate change are discussed?

5. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," what does the name "Copiapó" (33) mean, and how is it related to the town's history?

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