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

2. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how does Urzúa describe the groups formed among the miners in the mine?
(a) They form soccer teams.
(b) Each group has its own task.
(c) They avoid grouping up.
(d) They divide into religious and non-religious groups.

3. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," why was bronze considered a sacred metal during ancient times?
(a) It was easy to shape and work with.
(b) It was exceptionally durable and strong.
(c) It was abundant and readily available.
(d) It had a unique aesthetic appeal.

4. 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?
(a) 16 pounds, with 11 pounds recycled.
(b) 10 pounds, with 2 pounds recycled.
(c) 20 pounds, with 5 pounds recycled.
(d) 5 pounds, with 3 pounds recycled.

5. In Chapter Seven: "August 21–22: Human Gold," why are the families growing increasingly impatient?
(a) They are preparing for a celebration.
(b) They are eager to reunite with the miners.
(c) They were tired of watching and waiting.
(d) They want more information about the rescue efforts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Afterword: "The Hollow Earth," what is the main lesson that the chapter conveys through the miners' behavior during their isolation?

2. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," which geological feature along the Pacific coast of South America resulted from the collision of the Nazca Plate against the continent?

3. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how many drills does Fidel Baez identify as potential tools for reaching the trapped miners?

4. In Chapter Eight: "Camp Hope," how does the chapter describe the impact of the rescue effort on the miners' relationships with their families?

5. In Chapter Eleven: "The Race Down," what does the name "Phoenix" (125) symbolize in the chapter?

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