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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 Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 causes a forceful collision between the plate and continent.
(b) It has no effect on the interaction.
(c) It acts as a lubricant, allowing smooth movement.
(d) It leads to frequent volcanic eruptions.

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what unexpected discovery is made during the drilling process?
(a) The drill bit hits a dense layer of hard rock.
(b) The drill bit becomes stuck in the rock.
(c) The drill bit needs to be replaced.
(d) The drill bit encounters an airspace.

3. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what significant event in history is mentioned as a potential comparison to the miners' situation, although it is not openly discussed?
(a) The rescue of miners in Bolivia.
(b) The 2010 earthquake in Chile.
(c) The survival of stranded airplane passengers in the Andes.
(d) The sinking of the Titanic.

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

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how do the miners react when they see their message emerge from the mine on the drill bit?
(a) They panic.
(b) They cry in despair.
(c) They remain silent.
(d) They celebrate.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what emotions fluctuate among the miners as they grapple with their predicament?

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

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what significant event occurs when the Schramm T685 drill hits a large airspace?

5. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what challenges do the miners face when considering using machinery to extract water?

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