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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 Four: "August 5–8: Murderers" - Chapter Six: "August 10–21: Drilling Blind".
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," how does the world respond to the events in the San José Mine?
(a) People from various fields and experts from different backgrounds become involved.
(b) There is no international response.
(c) The incident is quickly forgotten.
(d) Only the local community show interest.
2. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the main focus of concern among the miners and their families?
(a) Identifying the cause of the mine collapse.
(b) The presence of experts from El Teniente.
(c) The safety of the main entrance.
(d) The availability of food and water in the shelter.
3. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," which mine is mentioned in the chapter as an example of a place where men seek work in the desert?
(a) Potosí Mine.
(b) San José Mine.
(c) Candelaria Mine.
(d) Sterling Hill Mine.
4. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what unites the trapped miners and helps maintain a sense of collective purpose?
(a) A commitment to democracy and voting on decisions.
(b) A common fear of darkness and isolation.
(c) A desire to escape at any cost.
(d) A shared belief in the government's rescue efforts.
5. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what is the first alarming event that Raul Villegas experiences while driving in the mine?
(a) A strange crack.
(b) A loud explosion.
(c) A blinding flash of light.
(d) A sudden temperature drop.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," what essential resource for human survival is often scarce in neighborhoods like Padre Negro, and how do residents obtain it?
2. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," why does the San José Mine reopen in 2008 after being shut down in 2007?
3. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what do the miners resort to during extreme hunger and desperation in similar situations in history?
4. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how many people gather at the mine site?
5. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” why does Kelvin Brown feel pressure to continue drilling even when he knows it might not succeed?
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