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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XXI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the pilot working on that he thinks will help him get out of the desert?
(a) The engine of his plane.
(b) A map showing the way out of the desert.
(c) Making paper airplanes.
(d) A book about geography.

2. On the lamplighter's planet, how many strides does it take to circle the planet?
(a) None. It is a one-dimensional flat planet.
(b) Forty four strides.
(c) One long stride and one short stride.
(d) Three strides.

3. What is on the lamplighter's planet?
(a) A businessman and his dog who lights lamps.
(b) A street lamp and a lamp lighter.
(c) A snake who provides light.
(d) A lion and his pride and a lamplighter.

4. Where does the little prince find the fox?
(a) Under the apple tree.
(b) In his own imagination.
(c) Chasing some chickens.
(d) Eating roses.

5. How does the fox define the word "tame"?
(a) It means to be nice.
(b) It means to establish ties.
(c) It means to break someone down.
(d) It means to eliminate all resistance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of all the people the little prince meets on the asteroids, he only likes one. Which one does he think he could be friends with?

2. The little prince wants the fox to play with him. What does the fox say?

3. The lamplighter says a day on his planet is how long?

4. What does the little prince call the red-faced gentleman who is the businessman?

5. Why does the fox want to be tamed?

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