The Little Prince: Key Concepts

In this excerpt from 'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the Little Prince prepares to leave his planet. He meticulously cleans his active volcanoes and removes baobabs, reflecting on his departure with a sense of melancholy. Before leaving, he bids farewell to his beloved flower, who surprises him with her calm acceptance and wisdom. The flower encourages him to be happy and reassures him of her resilience, despite her pride and vulnerability.

Who is the author of 'Le Petit Prince'?

• Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

• Marcel Proust

• Victor Hugo

• Albert Camus

What did the Little Prince do to prepare for his departure?

• Wrote a letter

• Said goodbye to his friends

• Cleaned his planet

• Packed his bags

How many active volcanoes did the Little Prince have?

• Three

• None

• One

• Two

Why did the Little Prince also clean the extinct volcano?

• He believed it might erupt someday

• He was bored

• He wanted to make it active again

• He wanted to plant flowers there

What are volcanic eruptions compared to in the text?

• Forest fires

• Earthquakes

• Fireworks

• Chimney fires

What did the Little Prince do with the baobab shoots?

• Planted more

• Removed them

• Ignored them

• Watered them

How did the Little Prince feel when he was about to leave his flower?

• Happy

• Indifferent

• Melancholic

• Angry

What was the flower's reaction to the Little Prince's farewell?

• She cried

• She ignored him

• She asked for forgiveness

• She got angry

What did the flower say about her thorns?

• They are for decoration

• They are useless

• They are her protection

• They are painful

Why did the flower want to know the butterflies?

• They are rare

• They are dangerous

• They are useful

• They are beautiful