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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 many calories per day are the trapped miners living on at this point?
(a) 100 calories.
(b) 200 calories.
(c) 500 calories.
(d) 300 calories.

2. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the primary goal the miners work toward together during their ordeal?
(a) Finding an alternative route to the surface.
(b) Rescuing fellow miners who are trapped separately.
(c) Escaping through the main entrance.
(d) Surviving and preparing for rescue.

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

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

5. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what geological event occurred around 40 million years ago?
(a) Continental collision.
(b) Meteor impact.
(c) Volcanic eruption.
(d) Earthquake.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what challenges does Kelvin Brown face in the early days of the rescue efforts?

2. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what unites the trapped miners and helps maintain a sense of collective purpose?

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the central theme?

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the purpose of the drilling team's constant surveying and adjusting?

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

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