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

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) The businessman.
(b) The lamplighter.
(c) The king.
(d) None of them. He hates them all.

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

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

4. 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.

5. What does the little prince call the red-faced gentleman who is the businessman?
(a) "He is a terrible excuse for a human being!"
(b) "He is not a man--he is a mushroom!"
(c) "He should be ashamed of himself!"
(d) "He clearly has high blood pressure and should soon explode!"

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the little prince become enraged at the pilot in Chapter VII?

2. What is the pilot working on that he thinks will help him get out of the desert?

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

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

5. What is unique about the fifth planet, the lamplighter's planet?

(see the answer key)

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