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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16 - "A Pretender - How One Fine Man is Ill-Used by Fate and Another Dares Deceive It".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Generally, how do landings on Gann's Newark route seem to be executed?
(a) They are prolonged and exciting.
(b) The are long and dull.
(c) They are quick and dangerous.
(d) They are short and sweet.

2. In chapter 6, how many pilots and co-pilots does Gann mention are killed in crashes?
(a) 1 pilot and 2 co-pilots.
(b) 2 pilots and 2 co-pilots.
(c) 2 pilots and 3 co-pilots.
(d) 1 pilot and 1 co-pilot.

3. What type of pilot is Ross considered by other pilots and Gann?
(a) The worst pilot on his route.
(b) A pushover pilot.
(c) The best pilot on his route.
(d) Devilishly handsome.

4. What type of adverse weather is Gann's flying route used to experiencing?
(a) Large, golf ball-sized hail.
(b) Low lying snowfall.
(c) Deep, dense fog.
(d) Sudden, heavy thunderstorms.

5. How does Gann describe Ross' physical appearance?
(a) He is clean and powerfully built.
(b) He is short and skinny.
(c) He is dirty but strong.
(d) He is tall and rather round.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hughen handle the situation of the plane icing in mid-flight?

2. While Gann is straightening out the mess with the missing item in Wilkes-Barre, what is Ross doing?

3. In chapter 6, what does the reader learn about the need for pilots on Gann's route?

4. What type of training does McIntosh provide?

5. As more experienced pilots move into Gann's route, what happens to Gann?

(see the answer key)

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