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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 Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," in Copiapó, what significant event occurs in 2010 that brings about a noticeable change in the town?
(a) A volcanic eruption.
(b) A long period of rainfall.
(c) A gold rush.
(d) A major earthquake.

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," why do the miners steadfastly refuse to speak the word "cannibalism"?
(a) They believe it's a taboo word.
(b) They fear it might become a reality.
(c) It is a word they cannot pronounce.
(d) They consider it bad luck.

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

4. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” who is responsible for ensuring unity and cooperation among the trapped miners?
(a) Luis Urzúa.
(b) President Golborne.
(c) René Aguilar.
(d) Andre Sougarret.

5. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what is the timeline for the trapped miners' survival, as mentioned in the chapter?
(a) 10 days.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 4 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what do the miners resort to during extreme hunger and desperation in similar situations in history?

2. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” how does Kelvin Brown feel about the families' expectations and his role in the rescue?

3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what signals the miners' presence to the surface when the drill bit hits an empty space?

4. 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?

5. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” why does Kelvin Brown feel pressure to continue drilling even when he knows it might not succeed?

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