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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 filled the house in Antoine's dream in the desert?
(a) Darkness.
(b) Water.
(c) Sand.
(d) Memories.

2. What does Antoine always hope to remember?
(a) The influence he holds for others.
(b) The significance of his dreams.
(c) The scope of his future.
(d) The importance of childhood.

3. Who controlled the things that were under the table when Antoine ate with the two girls?
(a) The two girls.
(b) The mother.
(c) The hospital owner.
(d) The shakrah.

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

5. What warned Antoine about the first wind storm he experienced in the desert?
(a) The moon.
(b) Snakes.
(c) The French Sergeant.
(d) Insects.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the French Sergeant in the desert say his enthusiasm came from?

2. At what was Mermoz an expert?

3. What holiday did Antoine feel he was celebrating when he was in the Sahara with some pilots?

4. What does Antoine say a plane makes the desolate become?

5. What does Antoine contemplate when he landed in Punta Arenas?

(see the answer key)

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