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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 Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," what ancient metalworking material us crucial in creating the Bronze Age?
(a) Iron.
(b) Silver.
(c) Gold.
(d) Tin.

2. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind," what was the primary concern of the trapped miners as their food ration dwindled?
(a) The absence of light.
(b) The onset of illnesses.
(c) The fear of cannibalism.
(d) The lack of water.

3. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," when Villegas reports the unusual events to his bosses, how do they initially react?
(a) They call for emergency assistance.
(b) They dismiss his concerns and instruct him to return to the mine.
(c) They evacuate the entire mine.
(d) They take immediate action to investigate.

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

5. 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 overwhelmed by the families' support.
(d) He is confident in his ability to meet their expectations.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how many people gather at the mine site?

2. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what unites the trapped miners and helps maintain a sense of collective purpose?

3. What effect did the Andes Mountains have on the climate along the Pacific coast of South America?

4. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” who oversees both the rescue efforts and the emotional needs of the community at the mine site?

5. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what do the miners resort to during extreme hunger and desperation in similar situations in history?

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