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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 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 survival of stranded airplane passengers in the Andes.
(b) The 2010 earthquake in Chile.
(c) The sinking of the Titanic.
(d) The rescue of miners in Bolivia.

2. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," why does the San José Mine reopen in 2008 after being shut down in 2007?
(a) A significant copper deposit is discovered.
(b) Miners protest for better working conditions.
(c) Copper prices rise, making mining profitable again.
(d) The mine undergoes extensive renovations.

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what element of figurative language is used to describe the miners' situation in the chapter?
(a) Simile.
(b) Personification.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Hyperbole.

4. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how does Urzúa describe the groups formed among the miners in the mine?
(a) They avoid grouping up.
(b) They form soccer teams.
(c) They divide into religious and non-religious groups.
(d) Each group has its own task.

5. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," what is the primary purpose of Dr. Holland's visit to the mine?
(a) To design an escape capsule for the miners.
(b) To address the psychological needs of the miners and their families.
(c) To assess the stability of the mine's structure.
(d) To provide medical care to the miners.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what is the main goal of sending vitamins and vaccines down to the miners?

2. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," how does the chapter describe the initial response to the incident from those in charge?

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?

4. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," what does the name "Copiapó" (33) mean, and how is it related to the town's history?

5. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind," what was the primary concern of the trapped miners as their food ration dwindled?

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