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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 Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what challenges do the miners face when considering using machinery to extract water?
(a) The risk of car exhaust contamination.
(b) Lack of skilled machine operators.
(c) Limited access to machinery.
(d) Difficulty in operating the machinery.

2. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," at what depth does Villegas encounter a situation where the road disappears in the mine?
(a) 1,800 feet.
(b) 800 feet.
(c) 1,200 feet.
(d) 500 feet.

3. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," which mine is mentioned in the chapter as an example of a place where men seek work in the desert?
(a) Candelaria Mine.
(b) San José Mine.
(c) Potosí Mine.
(d) Sterling Hill Mine.

4. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how does Urzúa describe the groups formed among the miners in the mine?
(a) They avoid grouping up.
(b) They form soccer teams.
(c) They divide into religious and non-religious groups.
(d) Each group has its own task.

5. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what is the primary challenge faced by Kelvin Brown when drilling to reach the miners?
(a) Resistance from the miners.
(b) A lack of drilling expertise.
(c) A lack of drilling equipment.
(d) Inaccurate maps and maps that have not been updated.

Short Answer 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?

2. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how does the chapter describe hope's role among the trapped miners?

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

4. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," what does the name "Copiapó" (33) mean, and how is it related to the town's history?

5. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," why was bronze considered a sacred metal during ancient times?

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