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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 color are the Gallegos lava plains?
(a) Gray.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

2. With whom did Antoine stay when he saw his first oasis?
(a) A co-pilot.
(b) A hospital.
(c) A church.
(d) A family.

3. What did Antoine use to collect the dew after his crash landing?
(a) A silver bowl.
(b) A wallet.
(c) A canteen.
(d) A parachute.

4. According to Antoine, who do princesses become when they marry stupid men?
(a) Imbeciles.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Spinsters.
(d) Lovers.

5. For what did the children in the desert beg?
(a) Food.
(b) Cool breezes.
(c) Water.
(d) Beauty.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Antoine compare a well designed plane?

2. What will evolve along with all the new machines?

3. What word does Antoine use repeatedly to describe a well-designed plane?

4. What did the two girls at the first oasis like to feed in their spare time?

5. What did Antoine sometimes forget while he was flying?

(see the answer key)

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