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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 Antoine say the building he stayed in when he saw his first oasis had become in its old age?
(a) Charming.
(b) Broken.
(c) Filthy.
(d) Dusty.

2. What caused Antoine to want to stop fighting against the natural disaster?
(a) Respect.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Fear.
(d) Fatigue.

3. What word does Antoine use repeatedly to describe a well-designed plane?
(a) Essential.
(b) Smart.
(c) Royal.
(d) Awesome.

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

5. What does Antoine say is removed when one flies above the landscape?
(a) Creativity.
(b) Innocence.
(c) Fear.
(d) Perspective.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Antoine when he saw a natural disaster?

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

3. What color did Antoine say the sea was during the natural disaster?

4. What color are the Gallegos lava plains?

5. What is the name of the French aeronautic program?

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