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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) Hope.
(b) Desperation.
(c) Joy.
(d) Relief.

2. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," how does the advent of the Age of Electricity impact the demand for copper?
(a) It reduces the need for copper wires.
(b) It significantly increases the demand for copper.
(c) It has no impact on copper demand.
(d) It leads to the development of alternative materials.

3. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the main concern of the rescue crew upon returning from the mine?
(a) Assessing the condition of the mine shaft.
(b) Determining the cause of the collapse.
(c) Gathering information about the miners.
(d) Providing immediate medical assistance.

4. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what is Kelvin Brown's mission at the San José mine?
(a) To supervise rescue operations.
(b) To provide emotional support to the families.
(c) To guide a drill to reach the trapped miners.
(d) To extract valuable minerals.

5. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," why do individuals choose to work as miners despite the inherent risks?
(a) Mining requires minimal physical effort.
(b) They are primarily motivated by environmental concerns.
(c) They are fascinated by the darkness.
(d) Mining offers high economic rewards and adventure.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the purpose of the drilling team's constant surveying and adjusting?

2. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why is the raise bore method chosen for drilling the rescue shaft?

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

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

5. What effect did the Andes Mountains have on the climate along the Pacific coast of South America?

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