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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 Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," how does the advent of the Age of Electricity impact the demand for copper?
(a) It significantly increases the demand for copper.
(b) It reduces the need for copper wires.
(c) It has no impact on copper demand.
(d) It leads to the development of alternative materials.

2. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," how does the chapter describe the atmosphere at Camp Hope?
(a) Tense and anxious.
(b) Quiet and somber.
(c) Joyful and celebratory.
(d) Chaotic and disorganized.

3. 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 flare.
(b) A radio transmission.
(c) Tapping on the drill bit.
(d) A loud alarm.

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," why do the miners steadfastly refuse to speak the word "cannibalism"?
(a) They fear it might become a reality.
(b) It is a word they cannot pronounce.
(c) They consider it bad luck.
(d) They believe it's a taboo word.

5. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what significant event in history is mentioned as a potential comparison to the miners' situation, although it is not openly discussed?
(a) The 2010 earthquake in Chile.
(b) The rescue of miners in Bolivia.
(c) The sinking of the Titanic.
(d) The survival of stranded airplane passengers in the Andes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," what is the primary challenge in rescuing the trapped miners using drilling methods?

2. In Chapter Twelve: "Pheonix Rising," who is the last miner to be rescued?

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

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how many calories per day are the trapped miners living on at this point?

5. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why is NASA consulted for advice in the rescue operation?

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