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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 Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does Kelvin Brown's advanced drill bit use to navigate through the rock layers?
(a) Diamond chips.
(b) Hydraulic pressure.
(c) Nuclear energy.
(d) Steam power.
2. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what geological event occurred around 40 million years ago?
(a) Volcanic eruption.
(b) Meteor impact.
(c) Continental collision.
(d) Earthquake.
3. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the main concern of the rescue crew upon returning from the mine?
(a) Gathering information about the miners.
(b) Assessing the condition of the mine shaft.
(c) Providing immediate medical assistance.
(d) Determining the cause of the collapse.
4. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," at what depth does Villegas encounter a situation where the road disappears in the mine?
(a) 1,200 feet.
(b) 1,800 feet.
(c) 500 feet.
(d) 800 feet.
5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what taboo word do the miners refuse to speak, even as they face extreme hunger?
(a) Desperation.
(b) Survival.
(c) Starvation.
(d) Cannibalism.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” who oversees both the rescue efforts and the emotional needs of the community at the mine site?
2. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the significance of the El Teniente experts, Andre Sougarret and René Aguilar?
3. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," how does the chapter describe the initial response to the incident from those in charge?
4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," why do the miners steadfastly refuse to speak the word "cannibalism"?
5. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the main focus of concern among the miners and their families?
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