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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 Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," how did the cooling effect from the Himalayas potentially relate to the formation of ice caps at the poles?
(a) It is unrelated to ice cap formation.
(b) The cooling effect prevented ice caps from forming.
(c) The cooling effect likely contributed to ice cap formation.
(d) Ice caps were formed due to volcanic activity.

2. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," why does the San José Mine reopen in 2008 after being shut down in 2007?
(a) The mine undergoes extensive renovations.
(b) Copper prices rise, making mining profitable again.
(c) Miners protest for better working conditions.
(d) A significant copper deposit is discovered.

3. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what challenges do the rescue team face during their mission in the mine?
(a) The team faces a lack of proper equipment.
(b) The team encounters hostile miners.
(c) The team has difficulty navigating the mine's winding tunnels.
(d) The team is attacked by wild animals.

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

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the purpose of the drilling team's constant surveying and adjusting?
(a) To ensure they stay on course despite obstacles.
(b) To avoid hitting the airspace.
(c) To maintain the drill's speed.
(d) To take breaks during the drilling process.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the phrase "emotional bridge" (74) in the passage imply?

2. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” how do the families at the campsite perceive Kelvin Brown's presence?

3. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what challenges do the miners face when considering using machinery to extract water?

4. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how does the chapter describe hope in the context of faith?

5. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what is the significance of the El Teniente experts, Andre Sougarret and René Aguilar?

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