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

2. What causes the metal of a well-designed plane to disappear from notice?
(a) Simple features.
(b) Quiet engines.
(c) Easy movement.
(d) Perfect functioning.

3. Who did Antoine wish he could shock with his adventures while he was dreaming in the desert?
(a) His housekeeper.
(b) His sister.
(c) His neighbor.
(d) His cousin.

4. What was the occupation of the man flying with Antoine when they crash landed in the desert?
(a) Meteorologist.
(b) Mechanic.
(c) Linguist.
(d) Courier.

5. What does Antoine blame for decreasing morals in society?
(a) Language.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Individuality.
(d) Satan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused Antoine to think he was going mad after his crash landing?

2. Where did Antoine sleep after his crash landing?

3. How should a pilot be able to use a well-designed plane?

4. Which of the following is NOT something that Antoine says that machines help people to do?

5. To what does Antoine compare people who hate machines?

(see the answer key)

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