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1921 Began military service 1922 joined the French Air Force 1926 Pioneered international postal flight 1931 Published first novel, Night Flight 1935 Crashed in the Sahara Desert in Libya 1940 Arrived in New York City after escaping France 1942 Published The Little Prince 1944 Disappeared over the Mediterranean Sea   Which of the following events most likely influenced the publication of Saint-Exupéry's novel Night Flight?

A. Arriving in New York City after escaping France

B. Pioneering international postal flight

C. Beginning his military service

D. Crashing in the Sahara Desert in Libya

Answer Explanation:

The event that most likely influenced the publication of Saint-Exupéry's novel "Night Flight" is his pioneering international postal flight. This experience would have provided him with unique insights and experiences that could inspire and shape the content of his novel.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is B.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Reading

  • Q #1: Mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus lugubris) are truly a unique species. This gecko is small, as it only grows up to 10 cm or 4 inches. With a range of Hawai, the South Pacific islands, and Central and South America these geckos have one of the largest ranges among reptiles. What really sets this species apart is how they reproduce. Mourning geckos are all female and reproduce through parthenogenesis, where the mother essentially clones herself to create her offspring. However, their genes have the ability to recombine to allow genetic variation and mutation. Like many other geckos, mourning geckos lay two eggs at a time several times a year. The eggs incubate for 65 to 103 days. Which of the following is a conclusion the reader might draw from the Information in the passage?

    A. Their small size means mourning geckos are easy to keep as pets.

    B. Genetic variation and mutations may give mourning geckos a better chance for survival.

    C. Mourning geckos are an endangered species.

    D. Because their offspring are clones, all mourning geckos are identical

    Answer Explanation

    The passage mentions that mourning geckos reproduce through parthenogenesis, but their genes have the ability to recombine, allowing for genetic variation and mutation. This genetic variation could potentially enhance their chances for survival in changing environments.

  • Q #2: Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a little bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse built in 1921. All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks. But by far the most terrifying part of the house was the basement. She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crashes the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What, she wasn't sure, but the ghost would do something. Alice hadn't seen the ghost, but what else could be making loud noises in an old house? The one time she had been down in the basement was after buying the house unseen. Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a little put off. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room. Because nothing good ever happened in a basement with a dirt floor. Alice had seen enough horror movies to know that Alice stared at the basement door, trying to gather enough confidence to open it and march down the stairs like she owned the place. Because she did-or she would, once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years Alice took a deep breath and yanked the door open. She marched down the stairs, only to stop abruptly at the bottom. Because she was face to face with not a ghost at all. It was a calico cat, one who looked utterly unimpressed by her brave journey into the basement Which of the following would be relevant evidence to conclude the basement has a ghost?

    A. The county cemetery is a mile from Alice's house.

    B. There were cobwebs in the corner of stairs leading to the basement.

    C. The previous owners said they had experienced supernatural events as well.

    D. Alice's horoscope said that she would have an unexpected encounter.

    Answer Explanation

    The experiences of the previous owners claiming supernatural events in the basement provide relevant evidence supporting the idea that there might be a ghost in the house.

  • Q #3: Alice was not scared. Not at all. Maybe a little bit. But she was determined to confront the ghost in her house. Alice lived in a farmhouse built in 1921. All of the floors and doors were original; the doors even had skeleton key locks. But by far the most terrifying part of the house was the basement. She kept that door locked and ignored the thumps, crashes, and cries that came from below the house. What made Alice determined to confront the ghost today was the especially loud crashes the previous night. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible. What, she wasn't sure, but the ghost would do something. Alice hadn't seen the ghost, but what else could be making loud noises in an old house? The one time she had been down in the basement was after buying the house unseen. Once she saw the shelves with old glass jars, she was a little put off. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room. Because nothing good ever happened in a basement with a dirt floor. Alice had seen enough horror movies to know that Alice stared at the basement door, trying to gather enough confidence to open it and march down the stairs like she owned the place. Because she did-or she would, once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years Alice took a deep breath and yanked the door open. She marched down the stairs, only to stop abruptly at the bottom. Because she was face to face with not a ghost at all. It was a calico cat, one who looked utterly unimpressed by her brave journey into the basement Which of the following phrases from the passage added humor to an otherwise fearful mood?

    A. Because she did-or she would once she finished paying her mortgage in 30 years.

    B. She'd gotten no sleep, convinced the ghost was going to break through the door and do something horrible.

    C. But what made her keep the door shut and locked was the abrupt end of the concrete floor halfway across the room.

    D. All of the floors and doors were original the doors even had skeleton key locks.

    Answer Explanation

    This phrase injects a humorous and slightly ironic tone, suggesting that Alice will own the place in 30 years once she finishes paying her mortgage, adding a touch of lightheartedness to the otherwise fearful situation.