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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what is the first alarming event that Raul Villegas experiences while driving in the mine?
(a) A sudden temperature drop.
(b) A loud explosion.
(c) A strange crack.
(d) A blinding flash of light.

2. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” who is responsible for ensuring unity and cooperation among the trapped miners?
(a) Luis Urzúa.
(b) President Golborne.
(c) Andre Sougarret.
(d) René Aguilar.

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

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

5. 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 sliding plate.
(c) It is a mountain range.
(d) It is a desert.

6. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what is the primary challenge faced by Kelvin Brown when drilling to reach the miners?
(a) A lack of drilling equipment.
(b) Resistance from the miners.
(c) A lack of drilling expertise.
(d) Inaccurate maps and maps that have not been updated.

7. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what is unique about the Atacama Desert?
(a) It is covered in lush vegetation.
(b) It experiences constant thunderstorms.
(c) It receives heavy rainfall.
(d) It has no rainfall for extended periods.

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

9. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how many drills does Fidel Baez identify as potential tools for reaching the trapped miners?
(a) Three.
(b) Nine.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Six.

10. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” who is tasked with evaluating rescue strategies?
(a) Kelvin Brown.
(b) Bishop Quintana.
(c) Fidel Baez.
(d) Luis Urzúa.

11. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what challenges do the rescue team face during their mission in the mine?
(a) The team is attacked by wild animals.
(b) The team encounters hostile miners.
(c) The team has difficulty navigating the mine's winding tunnels.
(d) The team faces a lack of proper equipment.

12. 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.

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

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

15. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” how do the families at the campsite perceive Kelvin Brown's presence?
(a) They believe he is responsible for the mine collapse.
(b) They see him as a symbol of hope and possibility.
(c) They view him with suspicion and doubt.
(d) They consider him a hindrance to the rescue efforts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what conditions do the trapped miners face in the shelter?

2. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the significance of the El Teniente experts, Andre Sougarret and René Aguilar?

3. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what challenges do the miners face when considering using machinery to extract water?

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

5. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what historical mining accident is mentioned in the chapter, and how does it relate to the Chilean miners' situation?

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