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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what type of geological formation is the Nazca Plate in relation to the continent?
(a) It is an ocean trench.
(b) It is a desert.
(c) It is a sliding plate.
(d) It is a mountain range.

2. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," at what depth does Villegas encounter a situation where the road disappears in the mine?
(a) 800 feet.
(b) 500 feet.
(c) 1,800 feet.
(d) 1,200 feet.

3. 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 has no impact on copper demand.
(c) It significantly increases the demand for copper.
(d) It leads to the development of alternative materials.

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

5. In ancient myths, what role did the blacksmith god (e.g., Hephaistos or Vulcan) typically play?
(a) A messenger between gods and mortals.
(b) The provider of divine weapons and tools.
(c) A creator of magical spells.
(d) A heroic figure leading battles.

6. 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 wants to win a competition with local drillers.
(b) He does not want to disappoint the families.
(c) He believes in the accuracy of the maps.
(d) He needs to prove his drilling expertise.

7. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what role does gravity play in mining operations?
(a) It allows miners to extract minerals easily.
(b) It is responsible for cave-ins in mines.
(c) Miners use gravity to their advantage when creating mineral piles.
(d) It has no impact on mining.

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

9. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what geological phenomenon influenced the lack of rainfall along the Pacific coast, particularly in the Atacama Desert?
(a) Tectonic plate movement.
(b) Wind patterns.
(c) Solar radiation.
(d) Volcanic eruptions.

10. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the significance of the El Teniente experts, Andre Sougarret and René Aguilar?
(a) They are trained doctors providing medical care.
(b) They are experienced journalists reporting on the situation.
(c) They are relatives of the trapped miners.
(d) They bring specialized knowledge of underground mining.

11. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what impact did the Himalayas have on carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?
(a) They caused an increase in carbon dioxide levels.
(b) They absorbed carbon dioxide, leading to a cooling effect.
(c) They released carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
(d) They had no effect on carbon dioxide levels.

12. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how does the chapter describe hope in the context of faith?
(a) As a separate entity from faith.
(b) As hope plus belief.
(c) As hope minus belief.
(d) As an opposite of faith.

13. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what emotions fluctuate among the miners as they grapple with their predicament?
(a) Despair and rage.
(b) Joy and anticipation.
(c) Confusion and indifference.
(d) Relief and optimism.

14. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the main focus of concern among the miners and their families?
(a) Identifying the cause of the mine collapse.
(b) The safety of the main entrance.
(c) The presence of experts from El Teniente.
(d) The availability of food and water in the shelter.

15. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what does the story in the chapter reveal about human curiosity?
(a) It discourages curiosity among the rescue team.
(b) It underscores the power of human curiosity.
(c) It has no effect on curiosity levels.
(d) It diminishes curiosity among experts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” how do the families at the campsite perceive Kelvin Brown's presence?

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

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

4. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what is the timeline for the trapped miners' survival, as mentioned in the chapter?

5. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what strategy does Luis Urzúa suggest to ensure fairness in food distribution among the miners?

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