Twenty One Balloons

What is the main theme of 'The Twenty-One Balloons'?

• Adventure and exploration

• Love and romance

• War and peace

• Science and technology

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Who is the author of 'The Twenty-One Balloons'?

• Jules Verne

• William Pène du Bois

• Mark Twain

• H.G. Wells

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In 'The Twenty-One Balloons', what mode of transportation is central to the story?

• A ship

• A hot air balloon

• A train

• A car

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Twenty-One Balloons'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Personification

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What is the setting of 'The Twenty-One Balloons'?

• A fictional island

• A bustling city

• A rural village

• A desert

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What genre does 'The Twenty-One Balloons' belong to?

• Science fiction

• Fantasy

• Historical fiction

• Adventure

Which character is the protagonist in 'The Twenty-One Balloons'?

• Professor Sherman

• Captain Nemo

• Tom Sawyer

• Sherlock Holmes

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What is the significance of the number twenty-one in 'The Twenty-One Balloons'?

• It represents the number of balloons used

• It is the number of days spent on the island

• It is the number of people on the island

• It is the number of chapters in the book

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What is the climax of 'The Twenty-One Balloons'?

• The discovery of the island

• The escape from the island

• The arrival on the island

• The building of the balloon

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Which of the following best describes the tone of 'The Twenty-One Balloons'?

• Serious and somber

• Light-hearted and whimsical

• Dark and mysterious

• Romantic and dreamy

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