Factual Questions
The first drawing the narrator made when he was six years old was...
A boa constrictor digesting an elephant.
When and where was Antoine de Saint-Exupéry born?
Lyon, France, 29 June 1900
Which word means very impressive, beautiful, or grand?
Magnificent
How did the adults' inability to understand the narrator's drawing affect his decision to become a pilot?
The adults advised the narrator to abandon his drawings of boa constrictors and focus on subjects like geography, history, arithmetic, and grammar. Disheartened by their lack of understanding and the failure of his "Drawing Number One" (a boa constrictor digesting an elephant) , he gave up his dream of becoming a painter and "chose another profession" by learning to pilot airplanes.
The little prince come from...
A very small planet (or asteroid)
How many siblings did Antoine de Saint-Exupéry have?
Four (three sisters and one brother)
Which word could replace thought carefully for a long time in this sentence? “He ______ the meaning of life as he watched the sunset.”
Pondered
How did the flower's actions make the little prince want to leave his planet?
The flower's actions, particularly her vanity, her demanding nature, and her inconsistent "poor little stratagems" (like lying about her fear of drafts or bragging about her four thorns), made the little prince feel tormented and very unhappy. He concluded that he was "too young to know how to love her" and should have "judged by deeds and not by words" (like her fragrance and radiance), which caused him to run away.
What kind of plant did the little prince find on his planet?
A flower (a rose).
Which airline did he fly international airmail for between Toulouse and Dakar?
Aéropostale
Which word best fits the sentence: “He spoke ______ to the child, even though the child had broken the vase.”
Indulgently
How did the geographer's profession on the sixth planet affect his ability to see the world?
The geographer's profession limited his ability to see the world because he believed his job was only to record the "eternal things" and not concern himself with anything "ephemeral," like flowers or mountains. Furthermore, he relied on the reports of explorers for his information and had never explored his own planet. His professional detachment meant his knowledge was theoretical and secondhand, without real-world experience.
What did the little prince see on his journey through the sky?
He visited six other planets and met various solitary grown-ups.
What was the title of his first short story published in 1926?
L’Aviateur (The Aviator)
Which word describes a moment that ends quickly, like a rainbow after rain?
Ephemeral
How did the little prince's thirst cause him to look for a well in the desert?
The little prince's simple, essential need for water made him say, "I am thirsty, too. Let us look for a well". This childlike statement refocused the narrator's attention away from the "grown-up" problem of fixing his plane and the grim prospect of death, directing their efforts toward the immediate and essential goal of finding life-giving water.
What did the lamplighter on the fifth planet do every minute?
He had to light his lamp and put it out once every minute.
How did the death of Saint-Exupéry’s younger brother François influence the story of The Little Prince?
Inspired the theme of caring for loved ones and loss
Compare these two sentences and identify the difference in meaning:
a) “He was lost in reverie.”
b) “He was lost in contemplation.”
“Reverie” means daydreaming; “Contemplation” means deep, focused thought.
How does the little prince's golden hair affect the narrator at the end of the book?
The little prince's golden hair is a key feature in the narrator's memory of him. It affects the narrator by serving as a constant reminder of their friendship and the fox's lesson, as the color of the little prince's hair is like the color of the wheat fields. This memory, while happy, is also a source of his sadness and a constant signal of his friend.