The Little Prince

Which of the following statements are true about the author of The Little Prince?

• He was French

• He was an aviator

• He died before the publication of the book

• All of the above

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Which of the following describes the book?

Tip: There can be more than one correct answer

• It is an allegory

• It is a parody

• It is philosophical

• It is a novella

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Match the following

• Connections

• Fox

• Time

• Geographer

• Value of knowledge

• Rose

• Unrequited love

• Merchant

• Unhappy with his job

• Lamplighter

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Which of these is NOT a theme of the book?

• power of imagination

• human connections

• wonder of childhood

• space travel

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What is the meaning of 'ephemeral'?

• going a short distance

• lasting for a short time

• rising to great heights

• going to great depths

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What did this incident indicate?

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The story talks about ​ (a)   that lies dormant in us. It tells us that it is only by connecting with other human beings we can overcome​ (b)   .

• the innocence of childhood
• the immensity of the universe
• the perplexity of human nature
• loneliness

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What is the meaning of 'taming' in the fox's parlance?

• to enslave

• to establish ties

• to be answerable to someone

• to dominate someone

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Why did The Little Prince leave his planet? Why did he come to earth?

• He was angry. He came looking for a friend.

• He was lonely. He came to earth looking for a rose.

• He was unhappy and lonely. He came looking for a friend.

• He was unhappy and lonely. He came looking for a geographer.

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Why does The Little Prince regret leaving his planet? Draw your answer.