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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14 - "Fortune - Where is the Man Who Survives Without...".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Over the next few months that they are flying together, what happens to Ross' attitude towards Gann?
(a) He becomes more demanding of Gann.
(b) Ross becomes jealous of Gann's skills.
(c) Ross refuses to fly with Gann.
(d) He and Gann become best friends.

2. What does Gann note "saved the day" when his Douglas C-54 has technical issues, causing a potentially life threatening situation?
(a) The engineers' skills.
(b) His proximity to the runway.
(c) His flying ability.
(d) The plane's wingspan.

3. What weather patterns and geography does Gann note in chapter 14 that he and other pilots have come to know?
(a) Regional.
(b) European.
(c) South American.
(d) Global.

4. Ross begins using Zen-like techniques with Gann to do what?
(a) To help Gann sleep.
(b) To practice his hypnotism.
(c) To develop Gann's confidence.
(d) To make Gann choke under pressure.

5. How does Gann view Ross' Zen-like techniques?
(a) He does not even notice they are happening.
(b) He enjoys these new techniques.
(c) He finds them obnoxious.
(d) He thinks that they are quite fun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of adverse weather is Gann's flying route used to experiencing?

2. How does Gann describe the view as they approach their destination in Greenland?

3. Which word best describes the flight from Goose Bay to Greenland?

4. How does Gann describe the weather at Goose Bay?

5. What is the name of the pilot that Gann meets toward the end of the novel who holds seniority number 1?

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