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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Antoine when he thought he was somewhere no man had been before?

2. Where did Antoine land after the natural disaster?

3. According to Antoine, what carpets the rolling hills in Chile?

4. What does Antoine blame for decreasing morals in society?

5. What does Antoine say is the greatest benefit received by machines?

Short Essay Questions

1. On what does Antoine blame the decline in moral values?

2. What confused Antoine about people who visit Chile?

3. What were the worst moments of the typhoon for Antoine?

4. What does Antoine say happens to people when they fly above the Earth?

5. What does Antoine say are the essential attributes of a well-designed plane?

6. What does Antoine say is his favorite part of all the new machines in society?

7. What does Antoine say about women when he landed in Punta Arenas?

8. Why did the locals refuse to join the search for Guillaumet when he went missing?

9. What important skill did Mermoz teach Antoine?

10. What does Antoine say he knows he know he sounds like when describing the typhoon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The separation of classes is quite a significant theme in this book. What are these classes, and how does this separation affect the people belonging to them?

Essay Topic 2

Who was Guillaumet, and how did his life and career choices affect Antoine's life? Why was he so influential on Antoine?

Essay Topic 3

Slavery is a strong and controversial idea in this book. How is this controversial idea presented, and what are some of the differing views?

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