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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 Eight: "Camp Hope," what do the miners vow to do in terms of their relationships with their families?
(a) To grow closer and be better partners.
(b) To stay distant.
(c) To avoid contact with their families.
(d) To write fewer letters

2. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," how does the chapter describe the impact of the rescue effort on the miners' relationships with their families?
(a) It leads to rekindled affections and vows to strengthen bonds.
(b) It strains their relationships further.
(c) It has no impact on their relationships.
(d) It causes families to distance themselves.

3. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," what concern do officials have about the Strata 950 drill?
(a) It is too fast for the rescue operation.
(b) It is too heavy to transport to the site.
(c) It lacks the necessary drilling experience.
(d) It might not reach the miners in time.

4. 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) Privacy and online harassment.
(c) Decreased use of traditional media.
(d) Improved global communication.

5. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how do the trapped miners initially react when they are informed of the long timeline for their rescue?
(a) They refused to believe the news.
(b) They remained calm and determined.
(c) They demanded immediate action.
(d) They became upset and anxious.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the emotional state of the families above ground?

2. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," why do the miners need to shift their eating and sleeping areas away from certain areas of the mine?

3. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," why does the San José Mine reopen in 2008 after being shut down in 2007?

4. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how does the author's use of imagery enhance the reader's understanding of the miners' plight?

5. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” why do the trapped miners need to dig a well underground?

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