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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," what type of geological formation is the Nazca Plate in relation to the continent?
(a) It is an ocean trench.
(b) It is a desert.
(c) It is a sliding plate.
(d) It is a mountain range.

2. 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 overwhelmed by the families' support.
(b) He is indifferent to their concerns.
(c) He is confident in his ability to meet their expectations.
(d) He is burdened by the weight of their hopes.

3. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," in Copiapó, what significant event occurs in 2010 that brings about a noticeable change in the town?
(a) A major earthquake.
(b) A gold rush.
(c) A volcanic eruption.
(d) A long period of rainfall.

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what happens when the Schramm T685 drill hits a large airspace?
(a) The driller resumes drilling at full speed.
(b) The drill bit breaks.
(c) It gets stuck and cannot move.
(d) The drill is lowered slowly.

5. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," which geological feature along the Pacific coast of South America resulted from the collision of the Nazca Plate against the continent?
(a) The Amazon River.
(b) The Rocky Mountains.
(c) The Sahara Desert.
(d) The Andes Mountains.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," why do the miners steadfastly refuse to speak the word "cannibalism"?

2. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what geological event occurred around 40 million years ago?

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what do the families above ground hold responsible for their loved ones' danger?

4. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," why do individuals choose to work as miners despite the inherent risks?

5. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” what do some of the trapped miners believe they see in the darkness underground?

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