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

2. What does Antoine say he felt like after his conversation with Guillaumet about the map?
(a) An immortal.
(b) A cartographer.
(c) An expert.
(d) A shepherd.

3. Where was the first oasis Antoine stayed?
(a) Somalia.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Paraguay.

4. How does Antoine describe the lives of men who did not fly planes?
(a) Repetitive.
(b) Safe.
(c) Measured.
(d) Dull.

5. To what does Antoine compare seasons?
(a) Poets.
(b) Weavers.
(c) Lovers.
(d) Painters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color are the Gallegos lava plains?

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

3. What view does Antoine think he is stealing when he is flying?

4. What caused Antoine to think he was going mad after his crash landing?

5. How should a pilot be able to use a well-designed plane?

(see the answer key)

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