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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 Eleven: "The Race Down" - Afterword: "The Hollow Earth".
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," how are the miners and their families emotionally connected despite being physically separated?
(a) Through underground tunnels.
(b) Through regular family meetings.
(c) Through radio communication.
(d) Through a shared sense of hopelessness.
2. In ancient myths, what role did the blacksmith god (e.g., Hephaistos or Vulcan) typically play?
(a) A creator of magical spells.
(b) A messenger between gods and mortals.
(c) The provider of divine weapons and tools.
(d) A heroic figure leading battles.
3. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," what is the immediate reaction of the campsite upon receiving the message from the miners?
(a) Joy and relief.
(b) Panic.
(c) Disbelief.
(d) Fury.
4. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," when Villegas reports the unusual events to his bosses, how do they initially react?
(a) They evacuate the entire mine.
(b) They dismiss his concerns and instruct him to return to the mine.
(c) They call for emergency assistance.
(d) They take immediate action to investigate.
5. In Chapter Nine: "Rescue Plans," why is the raise bore method chosen for drilling the rescue shaft?
(a) It requires minimal drilling equipment.
(b) It is the fastest drilling method.
(c) It is the most cost-effective option.
(d) It creates a large-diameter hole for the miners to exit.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Chapter Eleven: "The Race Down," why does Plan B temporarily halt its drilling efforts?
2. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” how do the families at the campsite perceive Kelvin Brown's presence?
3. In Chapter Ten: "Abnormal-Normal," how often do the doves deliver food to the trapped miners?
4. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” why do the trapped miners need to dig a well underground?
5. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what is one of the key concerns associated with the rise of social media?
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