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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. What does Antoine say is the greatest benefit received by machines?
(a) They spread unity and love.
(b) They bring people together.
(c) They inspire progression.
(d) They raise the quality of life.

2. What did Mermoz do when his plane wouldn't start while stranded on a cliff?
(a) Made a large fire to send a signal.
(b) Pushed the plane off the edge and started the engine.
(c) Fixed the engine with some tweezers and a plastic wrapper.
(d) Used coconut milk as fuel.

3. For what was Antoine disciplined after getting lost for the first time?
(a) Being late to the destination.
(b) Losing communication with the tower.
(c) Injuring the plane.
(d) Flying too close to the tower.

4. According to Antoine, what is an artist's true job?
(a) Release the part within the block of marble.
(b) Express his inner desires.
(c) Show the hand of God.
(d) Be as concise as possible.

5. What will evolve along with all the new machines?
(a) Folk songs.
(b) Language.
(c) Scope of vision.
(d) Communication.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the metal of a well-designed plane to disappear from notice?

2. What does Antoine say machines annihilate for humans?

3. Where was Antoine when he heard that Guillaumet had been found?

4. To what does Antoine compare Guillaumet when talking about how he confronted challenges?

5. What was Guillaumet's occupation?

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