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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," why are the families growing increasingly impatient?
(a) They were tired of watching and waiting.
(b) They want more information about the rescue efforts.
(c) They are eager to reunite with the miners.
(d) They are preparing for a celebration.

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what do the families primarily blame for their loved ones' predicament?
(a) The government.
(b) The drillers on the surface.
(c) The miners themselves.
(d) The global experts.

3. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what is the timeline for the trapped miners' survival, as mentioned in the chapter?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 4 weeks.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 10 days.

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

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how does the author convey the tension at the mine site among family members?
(a) Through humor and wit.
(b) Through peaceful dialogue.
(c) Through escalating conflicts.
(d) Through silent contemplation.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how do the miners react when they see their message emerge from the mine on the drill bit?

2. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what does the story in the chapter reveal about human curiosity?

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what significant event occurs when the Schramm T685 drill hits a large airspace?

4. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," how can societies promote and embrace cultural diversity?

5. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how many people gather at the mine site?

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