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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” what does Edison Peña do to fend off the dark in the mine?
(a) He tells stories.
(b) He uses lamps and generators.
(c) He relies on natural light.
(d) He sings songs.

2. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," how does Villegas describe the dust and sound he witnesses in the mine?
(a) Like a gentle breeze and soft whispers.
(b) Like a gentle rain and a distant drumbeat.
(c) Like a foggy day and distant thunder.
(d) Like a raging volcano and a dynamite explosion.

3. In Chapter Four: August 5–8: “Murderers,” what emotions fluctuate among the miners as they grapple with their predicament?
(a) Joy and anticipation.
(b) Relief and optimism.
(c) Despair and rage.
(d) Confusion and indifference.

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

5. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what is the first alarming event that Raul Villegas experiences while driving in the mine?
(a) A blinding flash of light.
(b) A sudden temperature drop.
(c) A strange crack.
(d) A loud explosion.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," what essential resource for human survival is often scarce in neighborhoods like Padre Negro, and how do residents obtain it?

2. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," which consequences of climate change are discussed?

3. In ancient myths, what role did the blacksmith god (e.g., Hephaistos or Vulcan) typically play?

4. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," what impact did the Himalayas have on carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere?

5. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," what is one of the key concerns associated with the rise of social media?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," describe the efforts of the rescue team that follow Raul Villegas's path into the mine. What are their objectives, and what challenges do they face during their mission?

2. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” who is Kelvin Brown, and what is his mission at the mine?

3. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos,", the author discusses the concept of "the magic of the metalsmiths" (36) and the invention of bronze. How does this historical context relate to the theme of mining in the chapter, and how does it emphasize the significance of mining in human history?

4. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," describe how the Andes Mountains and the Nazca Plate have shaped the climate and environment along the Pacific coast of South America, particularly leading to the arid conditions in the Atacama Desert.

5. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind,” how does the presence of Kelvin Brown affect the families at the campsite?

6. In Chapter Three: "The Men of Hephaistos," explain the historical and cultural importance of copper and how it has been intertwined with human progress.

7. In Chapter One: "August 5-6," describe the events that unfold in the Chilean copper mine as Raul Villegas drives his truck underground. What are the initial signs of trouble, and how does Villegas react?

8. In Chapter Five: August 8–10: “Hope,” how does the chapter explore the psychological impact of being trapped underground, and what strategies do the miners employ to maintain their unity and hope?

9. In Chapter Six: August 10-21: “Drilling Blind," what similar mining accident is mentioned in the chapter, and how does it relate to the situation of the Chilean miners?

10. In Chapter Two: "Of Earth and Cold," explain how mining has played a pivotal role in shaping the history and identity of Chile, as highlighted in the chapter.

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