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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: Prisoner of the Sand.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Antoine, what is the key to a good plane design?
(a) Simplicity.
(b) Quality components.
(c) Accessories.
(d) Aerodynamics.

2. To what does Antoine compare a well designed plane?
(a) A good helmet.
(b) The human body.
(c) The balloon.
(d) A bird.

3. What did some people say was far better than a tractor?
(a) A hoe.
(b) A plow.
(c) A rain shower.
(d) A rake.

4. According to Antoine, what shaped his character the most?
(a) His dreams.
(b) His schooling.
(c) His adventures.
(d) His childhood.

5. What color are the Gallegos lava plains?
(a) Red.
(b) Gray.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Antoine, what are all humans on the earth?

2. What does Antoine say is the greatest benefit received by machines?

3. What does Antoine say a plane makes the desolate become?

4. Whose experience gave Antoine hope after his crash landing?

5. According to Antoine, what carpets the rolling hills in Chile?

(see the answer key)

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