CHAPTER 8
What does the prince’s flower have a horror of?
drafts
On his planet what does the little prince heat his breakfast on?
either one of his two active volcanoes
How many asteroid planets does the little prince visit in total?
six
What does the conceited man want?
to be admired
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg
What time of day does the prince’s beautiful flower first bloom?
exactly at sunrise
When he begins having problems with his flower, the prince makes a very big decision. What is it?
to leave his planet
What does the king of the first asteroid planet the prince visits call the prince?
His subject
What does the conceited man want to be admired as?
The handsomest, the best dressed, the richest, and the most intelligent man on the planet
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle
The prince’s flower has a personality. She is…
vain and demanding
When the flower realizes the little prince is leaving, what does she ask for?
his forgiveness
On the first asteroid planet he visits, why can’t the prince sit down?
The king’s ermine robe is covering the entire planet
What does the conceited man ask the little prince to do?
clap his hands
What is full of holes but still holds water?
A sponge
What does the prince do for the flower?
waters her, puts a screen by her in the day and a glass glove over her at night
When the little prince leaves his planet, he says goodbye to the flower and goes to put her glass globe on. Why does she say that she doesn’t need the protection anymore?
Because the flower wants to become acquainted with the butterflies
What does the king of the first asteroid planet the prince visits believe he rules over?
Everything
How long is the little prince willing to applaud the conceited man?
Five minutes
What question can you never answer yes to?
Are you asleep yet?
How many petals do the ordinary flowers on the prince’s planet have?
One ring of petals
Why is the flower not afraid of large animals?
She believes her claws, her thorns, will protect her
When the little prince decides to leave the king of the first asteroid planet the prince visits, what does the king do?
Orders the prince to be his ambassador
What does the conceited man use his hat for?
To salute
What is always in front of you but can’t be seen?
The future