View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5: The Plane and the Planet.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Antoine feel like among the elements in the sky?
(a) An intruder.
(b) An element.
(c) A symbiotic addition.
(d) An essential component.

3. According to Antoine, what made Mermoz such a good pilot?
(a) His instinct with weather.
(b) His ability to think outside the box.
(c) His bond with his craft.
(d) His lack of fear.

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

5. How long did Antoine struggle without knowing his direction during the natural disaster?
(a) One hour.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Four hours.
(d) Three hours.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did the majority of Antoine's route lie?

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

4. How does Antoine describe women in general?

5. How should a pilot be able to use a well-designed plane?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 198 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample