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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 Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” which miner takes on the role of a spiritual leader and healer among the trapped men?
(a) Mario Gómez.
(b) José Vega.
(c) Luis Urzúa.
(d) Franklin Lobos.

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

3. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," how do mine owners and bosses respond when miners express concerns about working conditions in the San José Mine?
(a) They improve safety measures immediately.
(b) They offer higher wages to the miners.
(c) They ignore the concerns and urge miners to keep working.
(d) They shut down the mine permanently.

4. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind," what was the primary concern of the trapped miners as their food ration dwindled?
(a) The lack of water.
(b) The absence of light.
(c) The fear of cannibalism.
(d) The onset of illnesses.

5. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” why do the trapped miners need to dig a well underground?
(a) To escape through an alternative route.
(b) To create a source of drinking water.
(c) To provide ventilation in the shelter.
(d) To locate valuable minerals for rescue funding.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what is Kelvin Brown's mission at the San José mine?

2. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," which geological feature along the Pacific coast of South America resulted from the collision of the Nazca Plate against the continent?

3. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” who is tasked with evaluating rescue strategies?

4. 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?

5. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what is the primary challenge faced by Kelvin Brown when drilling to reach the miners?

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