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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: Men of the Desert.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Antoine struggle without knowing his direction during the natural disaster?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Three hours.
(c) One hour.
(d) Four hours.

2. What view does Antoine think he is stealing when he is flying?
(a) A butterfly's.
(b) The clouds'.
(c) God's.
(d) A bird's.

3. Of what does Antoine say the men in bureaucratic positions were victims?
(a) The system.
(b) Their own limitations.
(c) Their expectations.
(d) The necessities of life.

4. What caused Antoine to want to stop fighting against the natural disaster?
(a) Respect.
(b) Fear.
(c) Compassion.
(d) Fatigue.

5. According to Antoine, what made Mermoz such a good pilot?
(a) His bond with his craft.
(b) His instinct with weather.
(c) His lack of fear.
(d) His ability to think outside the box.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Antoine, what shaped his character the most?

2. To what did Antoine's flying partner pray for guidance?

3. What did Antoine sometimes forget while he was flying?

4. For what was Antoine disciplined after getting lost for the first time?

5. What was the worst feeling Antoine experienced during the natural disaster?

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