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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. How does Antoine describe the lives of men who did not fly planes?
(a) Safe.
(b) Repetitive.
(c) Measured.
(d) Dull.

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

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

4. What was Guillaumet's occupation?
(a) Navigator.
(b) Pilot.
(c) Instructor.
(d) Mechanic.

5. What did Antoine do during his breakfast after he got lost for the first time?
(a) Laughed.
(b) Stayed silent.
(c) Prayed.
(d) Cried.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the French aeronautic program?

3. To what does Antoine compare his brotherhood of pilots?

4. At what was Mermoz an expert?

5. What did Guillaumet use for shelter while he was stranded?

(see the answer key)

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