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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: Oasis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What about the two girls does Antoine think has evolved since his time with them?
(a) Their view of the world.
(b) Their dreams.
(c) Their desires.
(d) Their looks.

2. To what kind of people does Antoine compare engineers?
(a) Artists.
(b) Explorers.
(c) Writers.
(d) Carpenters.

3. What did Antoine feel under the table while eating with the two girls?
(a) Snakes.
(b) Rats.
(c) Lemmings.
(d) Scorpions.

4. At what was Mermoz an expert?
(a) Identifying risks from miles away.
(b) Teaching emergency preparedness.
(c) Flying through uncharted territory.
(d) Making new types of plane engines.

5. How should a pilot be able to use a well-designed plane?
(a) Like a bit of his own thought process.
(b) Like a thin rapier.
(c) Like a powerful tool.
(d) Like an extension of his body.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does Antoine compare his brotherhood of pilots?

2. What did Antoine fear the two girls at the first oasis would do to him?

3. What color are the Gallegos lava plains?

4. According to Antoine, what made Mermoz such a good pilot?

5. Who rescued Antoine after the natural disaster?

(see the answer key)

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