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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 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) The cooling effect likely contributed to ice cap formation.
(b) The cooling effect prevented ice caps from forming.
(c) Ice caps were formed due to volcanic activity.
(d) It is unrelated to ice cap formation.

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what does the tapping on the drill bit become for the trapped miners?
(a) A form of exercise.
(b) A lifeline to the surface.
(c) A way to relieve stress.
(d) A Morse code message.

3. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what do the miners resort to during extreme hunger and desperation in similar situations in history?
(a) Chewing leather belts and shoes.
(b) Feeding on grass and mud.
(c) Eating the bark off wooden posts.
(d) Consuming frozen human flesh.

4. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what type of geological formation is the Nazca Plate in relation to the continent?
(a) It is a sliding plate.
(b) It is a desert.
(c) It is a mountain range.
(d) It is an ocean trench.

5. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," what does the name "Copiapó" (33) mean, and how is it related to the town's history?
(a) Place of Exploration, emphasizing its role as a hub for adventurers.
(b) Land of Plenty, symbolizing its agricultural prosperity.
(c) City of Mines, signifying its mining heritage.
(d) City of Festivals, highlighting its cultural celebrations.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” what is the timeline for the trapped miners' survival, as mentioned in the chapter?

2. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what taboo word do the miners refuse to speak, even as they face extreme hunger?

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 One: "August 5-6," how does the world respond to the events in the San José Mine?

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what challenge does Kelvin Brown face in his drilling mission?

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