The Little Prince: Themes and Insights

In Chapter 7, the little prince reveals another secret of his life by questioning the purpose of thorns on flowers. The narrator, preoccupied with fixing his plane, initially dismisses the question. The little prince, frustrated by adult logic, shares his thoughts on a man obsessed with numbers. He emphasizes the importance of a unique flower on his planet, expressing deep concern for its safety. The narrator, moved by the little prince's emotions, offers comfort and solutions to protect the flower.

What question does the Little Prince ask about sheep?

• Do sheep eat grass?

• Do sheep eat flowers with thorns?

• Do sheep sleep at night?

• Do sheep fly?

Why was the narrator distracted when the Little Prince asked about thorns?

• He was talking to someone else.

• He was reading a book.

• He was trying to fix his plane.

• He was cooking dinner.

What does the Little Prince think about flowers with thorns?

• They are useless.

• They are dangerous.

• They are weak and naive.

• They are strong and powerful.

How does the Little Prince describe the red-faced gentleman?

• As a sheep.

• As a wise man.

• As a mushroom.

• As a flower.

What does the Little Prince find more important than numbers?

• Flying a plane.

• Counting stars.

• Understanding why flowers have thorns.

• Building a house.

What makes the Little Prince happy when he looks at the stars?

• Knowing his flower is up there.

• Seeing the stars twinkle.

• Counting the stars.

• Thinking about sheep.

What does the narrator promise to do to protect the Little Prince's flower?

• Move the flower to another planet.

• Plant more flowers.

• Draw a muzzle for the sheep.

• Build a greenhouse.