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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 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.

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

3. To what did Antoine's flying partner pray for guidance?
(a) The Stars.
(b) The Earth.
(c) The Moon.
(d) The Sun.

4. Because of machines, what can men dance to?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Nature.
(c) Necessity.
(d) The future.

5. Where was Antoine when he heard that Guillaumet had been found?
(a) A pub.
(b) The hangar.
(c) A local hut.
(d) The airport.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Antoine, what made him such good friends with his fellow pilots?

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

3. What did people during Antoine's age say machines were doing to the human race?

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

5. What was Antoine supposed to transport in his plane?

(see the answer key)

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