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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Around the World and Into Space: Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope" - Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what emotion do both the miners and their families share despite being physically separated?
(a) Desperation.
(b) Hope.
(c) Joy.
(d) Relief.

2. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," on average, how much copper does the average American use annually, and how much of it is typically recycled?
(a) 5 pounds, with 3 pounds recycled.
(b) 20 pounds, with 5 pounds recycled.
(c) 16 pounds, with 11 pounds recycled.
(d) 10 pounds, with 2 pounds recycled.

3. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why is the raise bore method chosen for drilling the rescue shaft?
(a) It requires minimal drilling equipment.
(b) It creates a large-diameter hole for the miners to exit.
(c) It is the most cost-effective option.
(d) It is the fastest drilling method.

4. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” what do some of the trapped miners believe they see in the darkness underground?
(a) Stars.
(b) Demons.
(c) Colored lights.
(d) A white butterfly.

5. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what conditions do the trapped miners face in the shelter?
(a) Frequent earthquakes and tremors.
(b) Total darkness and high humidity.
(c) Flooding and waterlogged surroundings.
(d) Extreme cold and freezing temperatures.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” who is tasked with evaluating rescue strategies?

2. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how many drills does Fidel Baez identify as potential tools for reaching the trapped miners?

3. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," what is the primary challenge in rescuing the trapped miners using drilling methods?

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what do the families primarily blame for their loved ones' predicament?

5. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," what ancient metalworking material us crucial in creating the Bronze Age?

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