The Little Prince - Chapter 14 Quiz

Why does the lamplighter reject the little prince's suggestion to walk in one direction?

Question Answer Choices Because he does not trust the little prince. Because he is afraid of getting lost. Because he enjoys his job too much. Because he really wants to sleep and cannot walk and sleep at the same time.

Why does the little prince feel a twinge of sadness as he leaves the fifth planet?

Question Answer Choices Because he does not like traveling. Because he is afraid of the dark. Because he misses his home planet. Because he is leaving behind the chance to make a friend and a planet with many sunsets.

Why does the little prince like the lamplighter?

Question Answer Choices Because the lamplighter owns a beautiful garden. Because the lamplighter is very funny. Because the lamplighter is faithful to his orders and focuses on something other than himself. Because the lamplighter tells interesting stories.

Why does the lamplighter's planet turn faster every year?

Question Answer Choices Because of a magical spell. It is not explained in the story. Because of the lamplighter's actions. Because of the little prince's visit.

What does the lamplighter do on the fifth planet in The Little Prince?

Question Answer Choices He spends all his time lighting a streetlamp and putting it back out. He spends all his time planting and watering flowers. He spends all his time counting stars in the sky. He spends all his time giving orders to imaginary people.

How long does a day and a night last on the lamplighter's planet?

Question Answer Choices One hour. Only a minute. Twelve hours. Twenty-four hours.

What does the little prince compare lighting a lamp to?

Question Answer Choices Writing a beautiful poem. Turning on a light switch. Painting a picture. Bringing one more star to life, or one more flower.

Why does the lamplighter on the fifth planet spend all his time lighting and putting out the lamp?

Question Answer Choices Because he wants to impress the little prince. Because he enjoys the light and darkness. Because he has orders to light the lamp at dusk and put it out at dawn. Because he is afraid of the dark.

Why is the lamplighter unhappy with his job?

Question Answer Choices Because he does not like the little prince. Because he wants to leave the planet. Because he is afraid of the dark. Because he has to spend all his time on his work and cannot sleep.

What suggestion does the little prince give to the lamplighter to avoid his job for a while?

Question Answer Choices To find someone else to do the job. To move to a different planet. To walk in one direction so that he stays in the sun. To take a nap during the day.