View a FREE sample

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 Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold".

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

2. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” how deep underground are the trapped miners in San José?
(a) Nearly 900 feet.
(b) Approximately 100 feet.
(c) About 500 feet.
(d) Over a mile deep.

3. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how does Urzúa describe the groups formed among the miners in the mine?
(a) They form soccer teams.
(b) They divide into religious and non-religious groups.
(c) They avoid grouping up.
(d) Each group has its own task.

4. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," what does the name "Copiapó" (33) mean, and how is it related to the town's history?
(a) Land of Plenty, symbolizing its agricultural prosperity.
(b) City of Festivals, highlighting its cultural celebrations.
(c) City of Mines, signifying its mining heritage.
(d) Place of Exploration, emphasizing its role as a hub for adventurers.

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," why are the families growing increasingly impatient?
(a) They are preparing for a celebration.
(b) They are eager to reunite with the miners.
(c) They were tired of watching and waiting.
(d) They want more information about the rescue efforts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the primary goal the miners work toward together during their ordeal?

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what element of figurative language is used to describe the miners' situation in the chapter?

3. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how does the chapter describe hope's role among the trapped miners?

4. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," how does the advent of the Age of Electricity impact the demand for copper?

5. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what geological phenomenon influenced the lack of rainfall along the Pacific coast, particularly in the Atacama Desert?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 379 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample