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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 Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," what role does Dr. Mike Duncan play in the rescue operation?
(a) He is the head of the Chilean rescue team.
(b) He is the leader of the NASA team assisting in the rescue.
(c) He is the leader of the trapped miners.
(d) He leads the team of psychologists.

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the phrase "emotional bridge" (74) in the passage imply?
(a) A metaphorical link between the miners and their families.
(b) A reference to a specific location in the mine.
(c) A bridge used by the drilling team.
(d) A physical structure connecting two locations.

3. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how many drills does Fidel Baez identify as potential tools for reaching the trapped miners?
(a) Nine.
(b) Six.
(c) Three.
(d) Twelve.

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," why are the families growing increasingly impatient?
(a) They are eager to reunite with the miners.
(b) They are preparing for a celebration.
(c) They were tired of watching and waiting.
(d) They want more information about the rescue efforts.

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 peaceful dialogue.
(b) Through humor and wit.
(c) Through silent contemplation.
(d) Through escalating conflicts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the escalating tension at the mine site foreshadow?

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

3. In Afterword: "The Hollow Earth," what concept does the chapter emphasize about the relationship between miners and the rest of society?

4. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” how deep underground are the trapped miners in San José?

5. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," on average, how much copper does the average American use annually, and how much of it is typically recycled?

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