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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many days did Guillaumet walk without sleeping while stranded ?
(a) Five days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Six days.
(d) Four days.

2. What word does Antoine use repeatedly to describe a well-designed plane?
(a) Royal.
(b) Smart.
(c) Awesome.
(d) Essential.

3. According to Antoine, who frees a plane design from its prison?
(a) Contractors.
(b) God.
(c) Pilots.
(d) Engineers.

4. What kind of storm does Antoine say he prefers to face?
(a) One he can see.
(b) One he can avoid.
(c) One he can hide from.
(d) One he can predict.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Antoine contemplate when he landed in Punta Arenas?

2. Who did Antoine wish he could shock with his adventures while he was dreaming in the desert?

3. To what does Antoine compare Guillaumet when talking about how he confronted challenges?

4. According to Antoine, what do silly men have to do to make girls think they are charming?

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

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