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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,” who promises that the statue of the Virgin of Candelaria will remain at the mine site during the rescue?
(a) The President.
(b) Marcelo Leiva.
(c) Bishop Caspar Quintana.
(d) Carlos Parra Diaz.

2. 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) Decreased use of traditional media.
(d) Privacy and online harassment.

3. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the primary goal the miners work toward together during their ordeal?
(a) Finding an alternative route to the surface.
(b) Surviving and preparing for rescue.
(c) Escaping through the main entrance.
(d) Rescuing fellow miners who are trapped separately.

4. In ancient myths, what role did the blacksmith god (e.g., Hephaistos or Vulcan) typically play?
(a) The provider of divine weapons and tools.
(b) A messenger between gods and mortals.
(c) A heroic figure leading battles.
(d) A creator of magical spells.

5. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," which consequences of climate change are discussed?
(a) Increased availability of natural resources.
(b) Decreased need for energy conservation.
(c) Rising global temperatures and more frequent natural disasters.
(d) Decreased carbon emissions.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what is the profession of the central figure in the chapter, Raul Villegas?

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

3. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” who is responsible for ensuring unity and cooperation among the trapped miners?

4. 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?

5. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what geological phenomenon influenced the lack of rainfall along the Pacific coast, particularly in the Atacama Desert?

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