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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 Eleven: "The Race Down," what is the outcome of the drilling efforts by the end?
(a) The government cancels the rescue operation.
(b) The drilling equipment encounters another obstacle.
(c) The miners' location remains unknown.
(d) The miners are successfully rescued.

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

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the escalating tension at the mine site foreshadow?
(a) Improved communication.
(b) A peaceful resolution.
(c) An impending crisis.
(d) A successful rescue.

4. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," how does the chapter describe the impact of the rescue effort on the miners' relationships with their families?
(a) It leads to rekindled affections and vows to strengthen bonds.
(b) It causes families to distance themselves.
(c) It has no impact on their relationships.
(d) It strains their relationships further.

5. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what role does Edison Peña take on as he regains his strength in the mine?
(a) He resumes his role as a dedicated runner.
(b) He helps with the drilling operations.
(c) He becomes a leader of the rescue effort.
(d) He focuses on organizing recreational activities.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," in Copiapó, what significant event occurs in 2010 that brings about a noticeable change in the town?

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

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how does the emotional state of the miners and their families compare?

4. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” how deep underground are the trapped miners in San José?

5. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” who promises that the statue of the Virgin of Candelaria will remain at the mine site during the rescue?

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