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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: Prisoner of the Sand.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Antoine and the French Sergeant in the desert talk about on his roof?
(a) The desert mysteries.
(b) The stars.
(c) The French Legion.
(d) The dangers of flying.

2. In what kind of building did Antoine stay when he saw his first oasis?
(a) House.
(b) Cathedral.
(c) Hospital.
(d) Apartment.

3. According to Antoine, what is an artist's true job?
(a) Show the hand of God.
(b) Express his inner desires.
(c) Release the part within the block of marble.
(d) Be as concise as possible.

4. For what was Antoine disciplined after getting lost for the first time?
(a) Being late to the destination.
(b) Injuring the plane.
(c) Losing communication with the tower.
(d) Flying too close to the tower.

5. According to Antoine, what made Mermoz such a good pilot?
(a) His instinct with weather.
(b) His bond with his craft.
(c) His ability to think outside the box.
(d) His lack of fear.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who rescued Antoine after the natural disaster?

3. What does Antoine say he sounds like when describing his experience with a natural disaster?

4. With whom did Antoine stay when he saw his first oasis?

5. What was the name of the man with Antoine when he crash landed in the desert?

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