ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Where and when was the author born?
In Lyon, France...on June 29th, 1900.
What kind of flower did he find and what did it ask for?
He found a rose. The rose asked for care, attention, and protection under a glass dome.
This word means "someone you know, but not very well."
acquaintance
Why do you think the Little Prince wanted a sheep?
He wanted a sheep to eat the baobab trees that were growing on his planet and protect it.
What do the baobab trees symbolize?
They represent bad habits or problems that can grow and destroy if we don’t take care of them early.
What was his first drawing and what did grown-ups think about it?
It was a boa consrictor eating an elephant and growun-ups thiught it was a hat.
What problem did the pilot have at the beginning of the story?
His airplane had broken down in the Sahara Desert, and he had little water.
If you don’t study for your test, the __________ could be a bad grade.
consequence
Why was the Little Prince both happy and sad when he left his planet?
He was happy to explore and learn, but sad because he had to leave his rose, whom he loved.
Why is the Little Prince’s planet so small and simple?
It shows that happiness doesn’t come from size or possessions — even small, simple things can be beautiful and important.
Which of the subjects he studied helped him later on whan he was a pilot? Explain why?
It was Geography and it was helpful because he was able to distinguish between Arizona and China.
How many planets did the Little Prince visit before coming to Earth? And hat did the King’s planet represent?
He visited six planets.
It represented people who love power and control.
When she heard the news, she stood still, completely __________.
Thunderstruck
What lesson does the fox teach the Little Prince about friendship?
The fox teaches that friendship takes time, care, and trust — and that love makes someone special to you.
What kind of person does the businessman represent?
He represents people who only care about money and ownership, forgetting what is truly valuable in life.
The author wrote, “What is essential is invisible to the eye.” What do you think this means?
It means the most important things — like love and friendship — cannot be seen, only felt.
What did the snake offer to the Little Prince and what diod it do at the end?
The snake offered to help him return to his planet. The snake bite him so his spirit could go back to his planet and his rose.
This word describes something that only lasts for a short time, like a rainbow after the rain.
Ephemeral
What does the snake represent in the story?
The snake represents death or the way back to the Little Prince’s home. It helps him return to where he truly belongs.
How is the Little Prince different from the adults he meets?
He sees with his heart, not just his eyes. Adults are often serious, selfish, and blind to what truly matters.
The author disappeared during a flight. How is this similar to the ending of The Little Prince?
Both are mysterious and a little sad. In both stories, we don’t know exactly what happened, but we feel something special about it.
What did the pilot learn from the Little Prince?
He learned to look at life with his heart and to value love and friendship more than things.
Copying the same thing over and over can be described as __________ work
Tedious
What do the stars mean at the end of the book?
The stars remind the pilot of the Little Prince’s laughter and friendship. They symbolize memory, love, and hope.
How does Saint-Exupéry use the desert setting to show the story’s themes?
The desert is empty and lonely, showing how adults’ lives can feel without love or imagination. It also becomes a place of discovery and friendship.