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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The little prince wants the fox to play with him. What does the fox say?
(a) "I do not like humans. They are always shooting at me."
(b) "I cannot play with you. I am not tamed."
(c) "I must be on my way. You are distracting me."
(d) "I have too many serious things to do. I have no time to play."

2. Why does the little prince become enraged at the pilot in Chapter VII?
(a) Because the pilot doesn't consider the little prince's problem with his flower as a matter of consequence.
(b) Because the pilot won't go for a walk with him.
(c) Because the prince can't find his flower.
(d) Because the pilot won't share his water.

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

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

5. What does Antoine de Saint-Exupery call The Land of Tears"?
(a) A secret place.
(b) A desert.
(c) A no-man's land.
(d) A waste of time.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the fox define the word "tame"?

2. 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?

3. On the fifth day that the pilot and the little prince are together, the secret of the little prince's life is revealed. What is that secret?

4. Why does the fox want to be tamed?

5. What does the lamplighter love to do most, which he is never able to do?

(see the answer key)

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