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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Copiapo, Chile: Above and Below August 5–22, 2010: Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold".

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 are both in despair.
(c) They are both joyful.
(d) They experience different emotions.

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

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what do the families above ground hold responsible for their loved ones' danger?
(a) The government.
(b) Global experts.
(c) The miners themselves.
(d) The mining company.

4. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," how does the lack of rivers taking soil out to sea along the Pacific coast affect the interaction between the Nazca Plate and the continent?
(a) It causes a forceful collision between the plate and continent.
(b) It acts as a lubricant, allowing smooth movement.
(c) It has no effect on the interaction.
(d) It leads to frequent volcanic eruptions.

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what signals the miners' presence to the surface when the drill bit hits an empty space?
(a) A radio transmission.
(b) Tapping on the drill bit.
(c) A flare.
(d) A loud alarm.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," how does the chapter describe the initial response to the incident from those in charge?

3. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what type of geological formation is the Nazca Plate in relation to the continent?

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

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

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