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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: The Tool.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Antoine say the clay of life is set?
(a) Adolescence.
(b) Childhood.
(c) Adulthood.
(d) Infancy.

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

3. What is the name of the French aeronautic program?
(a) Aeropastale.
(b) Aero De Soleil.
(c) Abercrombie.
(d) Aragonian.

4. What did Earth symbolize to Antoine as a pilot?
(a) The destination.
(b) The enemy.
(c) The ultimate good.
(d) The reason.

5. According to Antoine, what made Mermoz such a good pilot?
(a) His instinct with weather.
(b) His ability to think outside the box.
(c) His bond with his craft.
(d) His lack of fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Mermoz do when his plane wouldn't start while stranded on a cliff?

2. According to Antoine, what is an artist's true job?

3. What attribute does Antoine say made him the most comfortable to fly with his team?

4. What did Antoine sometimes forget while he was flying?

5. How does Antoine describe the lives of men who did not fly planes?

(see the answer key)

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