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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4: The Elements.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Antoine sometimes forget while he was flying?
(a) That he was in a machine.
(b) That he was part of a team.
(c) That he was in the air.
(d) That he had a specific objective.

3. What was the worst feeling Antoine experienced during the natural disaster?
(a) Panic.
(b) Terror.
(c) Anticipation.
(d) Peace.

4. What color did Antoine say the sea was during the natural disaster?
(a) Blue.
(b) White.
(c) Black.
(d) Gray.

5. During what season did Guillaumet get stranded?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) Fall.
(d) Winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT something that Antoine says that machines help people to do?

2. What caused Antoine to want to stop fighting against the natural disaster?

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

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

5. According to Antoine, what is the key to a good plane design?

(see the answer key)

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