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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. Where was Antoine headed when he crash landed in the desert?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Saigon.

2. What did Antoine use to make a bonfire after his crash landing?
(a) His clothes.
(b) His rucksack.
(c) A wing of the plane.
(d) A pile of dried droppings.

3. To what kind of people does Antoine compare engineers?
(a) Explorers.
(b) Carpenters.
(c) Writers.
(d) Artists.

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

5. How far did Antoine walk by himself one day after his crash landing?
(a) 40 miles.
(b) 30 miles.
(c) 10 miles.
(d) 20 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Antoine want the person in his dreams to call him when she heard of his adventures?

2. How did Antoine feel after drinking the dew?

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

4. According to Antoine, what is the key to a good plane design?

5. What motivated Antoine to stay alive after his crash landing?

(see the answer key)

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