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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. At what was Mermoz an expert?
(a) Making new types of plane engines.
(b) Flying through uncharted territory.
(c) Teaching emergency preparedness.
(d) Identifying risks from miles away.

2. What did Antoine's teacher say lies below the clouds?
(a) The Unknown.
(b) The Earth.
(c) Cities.
(d) Eternity.

3. Who was with Mermoz when he was stranded on the cliff?
(a) His partner.
(b) Antoine.
(c) His mechanic.
(d) His teacher.

4. What did some people say was far better than a tractor?
(a) A plow.
(b) A rake.
(c) A hoe.
(d) A rain shower.

5. To what does Antoine compare his brotherhood of pilots?
(a) A treasure chest.
(b) A garden.
(c) A mystery novel.
(d) A symphony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Guillaumet's occupation?

2. What was the name of Antoine's flying partner the first time Antoine got lost?

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

4. How did one of Antoine's friends die while in the Sahara?

5. During what season did Guillaumet get stranded?

(see the answer key)

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