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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 Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what challenge did the Strata 950 drill face during the rescue operation?
(a) It runs out of fuel.
(b) It is too slow to reach the miners.
(c) It malfunctions and has to be replaced.
(d) It encountered a fault in the rock.

2. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what nickname is given to the tubes used to transport supplies to the miners?
(a) Elevators.
(b) Submarines.
(c) Palomas.
(d) Tunnels.

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what happens when the Schramm T685 drill hits a large airspace?
(a) The drill is lowered slowly.
(b) The drill bit breaks.
(c) It gets stuck and cannot move.
(d) The driller resumes drilling at full speed.

4. 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?
(a) A mining accident in Chile in 2010.
(b) A mining accident in Bolivia in 2010.
(c) A mining accident in Australia in 2006.
(d) A mining accident in Peru in 2009.

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what has happened to many of the miners' bodies due to the lack of fat reserves?
(a) They are consuming muscle tissue.
(b) They are well-nourished.
(c) They have become stronger.
(d) They have gained weight.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what role does Edison Peña take on as he regains his strength 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," who is responsible for overseeing the psychological well-being of the miners and their families?

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what happens to the tension and frustration at the campsite once the miners' safety is confirmed?

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

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