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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 Eleven: "The Race Down" - Afterword: "The Hollow Earth".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what is one of the key concerns associated with the rise of social media?
(a) Enhanced business opportunities.
(b) Improved global communication.
(c) Privacy and online harassment.
(d) Decreased use of traditional media.

2. In Chapter Twelve: "Pheonix Rising," what type of fabric are the miners' clothes made of?
(a) Polyester.
(b) Hipora.
(c) Cotton.
(d) Wool.

3. In Chapter Eleven: "The Race Down," what do the thin steel plates attached to the rescue shaft aim to prevent?
(a) Delays in the drilling process.
(b) Technical malfunctions in the equipment.
(c) Earthquakes at the mine site.
(d) Rockfalls that could harm the miners.

4. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," what is the main goal of sending vitamins and vaccines down to the miners?
(a) To provide relief from boredom.
(b) To keep the miners entertained.
(c) To stimulate their appetites.
(d) To prevent infections.

5. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what emotions fluctuate among the miners as they grapple with their predicament?
(a) Despair and rage.
(b) Confusion and indifference.
(c) Joy and anticipation.
(d) Relief and optimism.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In Chapter Eleven: "The Race Down," what is the outcome of the drilling efforts by the end?

3. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” why do the trapped miners need to dig a well underground?

4. In Afterword: "The Hollow Earth," how does the chapter connect the miners' experience to the interconnectedness of all people on Earth?

5. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how do the families of the trapped miners react to the long wait for their rescue?

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