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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: Men of the Desert.

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) Made a large fire to send a signal.
(c) Used coconut milk as fuel.
(d) Fixed the engine with some tweezers and a plastic wrapper.

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

3. About what does Antoine wonder while remembering his experience at the table with the two girls?
(a) What became of them.
(b) If they ever got rid of the lemmings.
(c) Where they are living.
(d) Why they loved the snakes so much.

4. Where did the majority of Antoine's route lie?
(a) Spain.
(b) Africa.
(c) Darfur.
(d) France.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did two girls disappear and reappear while in the building Antoine stayed in when he saw his first oasis?

2. According to Antoine, who do princesses become when they marry stupid men?

3. What did a former French prince decide to become?

4. What will groundbreaking machines fade into with time?

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

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