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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Antoine want the person in his dreams to call him when she heard of his adventures?
(a) A Wild Lad.
(b) An Amazing Adventurer.
(c) A Wise Wanderer.
(d) A Great Gentleman.

4. What does Antoine say was the most significant part of a physical struggle?
(a) The ability to keep it in the past.
(b) The mental capacity.
(c) The shared experience.
(d) The spiritual aspect.

5. What does Antoine think the strange rocks are that he found in the place he thinks no other human had been?
(a) Meteorites.
(b) Lava flows.
(c) Ancient ruins.
(d) A new and strange gem.

Short Answer Questions

1. What filled the house in Antoine's dream in the desert?

2. What does Antoine say is removed when one flies above the landscape?

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

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

5. What does Antoine think most young girls dream about?

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