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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Around the World and Into Space: Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope" - Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal".
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," how does mining impact the living conditions in neighborhoods like Padre Negro outside Copiapó?
(a) Mining creates job opportunities and better housing.
(b) Mining has no direct impact on these neighborhoods.
(c) Mining leads to improved infrastructure and amenities.
(d) Miners and their families experience a lack of basic amenities.
2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the phrase "emotional bridge" (74) in the passage imply?
(a) A reference to a specific location in the mine.
(b) A physical structure connecting two locations.
(c) A bridge used by the drilling team.
(d) A metaphorical link between the miners and their families.
3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does Kelvin Brown's advanced drill bit use to navigate through the rock layers?
(a) Diamond chips.
(b) Steam power.
(c) Nuclear energy.
(d) Hydraulic pressure.
4. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what is unique about the Atacama Desert?
(a) It experiences constant thunderstorms.
(b) It receives heavy rainfall.
(c) It has no rainfall for extended periods.
(d) It is covered in lush vegetation.
5. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what challenges does Kelvin Brown face in the early days of the rescue efforts?
(a) Multiple drill holes on target.
(b) Accurate maps and plans.
(c) Lack of workers' cooperation.
(d) Limited instructions from the control room.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," how does the advent of the Age of Electricity impact the demand for copper?
2. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," why is the news media drawn to Campamento Esperanza?
3. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," on average, how much copper does the average American use annually, and how much of it is typically recycled?
4. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what geological event occurred around 40 million years ago?
5. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," who is responsible for gathering blood samples from the trapped miners?
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