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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 Eleven: "The Race Down" - Afterword: "The Hollow Earth".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how does the emotional state of the miners and their families compare?
(a) They are both hopeful.
(b) They experience different emotions.
(c) They are both in despair.
(d) They are both joyful.

2. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” where does Kelvin Brown, the expert come from?
(a) United States.
(b) Chile.
(c) Australia.
(d) Canada.

3. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what challenges does Kelvin Brown face in the early days of the rescue efforts?
(a) Lack of workers' cooperation.
(b) Accurate maps and plans.
(c) Multiple drill holes on target.
(d) Limited instructions from the control room.

4. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," who is responsible for overseeing the psychological well-being of the miners and their families?
(a) Dr. J. D. Polk.
(b) Dr. Al Holland.
(c) Captain Navarro Genta.
(d) Dr. Michael Duncan.

5. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” why does Kelvin Brown feel pressure to continue drilling even when he knows it might not succeed?
(a) He believes in the accuracy of the maps.
(b) He needs to prove his drilling expertise.
(c) He does not want to disappoint the families.
(d) He wants to win a competition with local drillers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how does Urzúa describe the groups formed among the miners in the mine?

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what event escalates the tension at the mine site among family members?

3. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," according to Dr. Norbert Kraft, what makes maintaining harmony within a team on a risky mission essential?

4. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what is the atmosphere like when contact is established with the trapped miners?

5. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what is Captain Navarro's primary challenge in planning the rescue operation?

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