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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. What happens to the airline industry due to the wartime economy?
(a) The airline industry remains static.
(b) The airline industry declines.
(c) The airline industry outsources work.
(d) The airline industry grows.

2. Why does Gann ask Robbins about Ross?
(a) Because he knows about all the pilots and co-pilots.
(b) Because Robbins and Ross are brothers.
(c) Because Robbins flies with Ross.
(d) Because Gann has heard Ross is a horrible flyer.

3. How does Gann describe the view as they approach their destination in Greenland?
(a) Coastal cliffs and craggy fjords.
(b) Flat marshlands.
(c) Smooth white beaches.
(d) Shining city lights.

4. What is the main load on the cargo planes that Gann pilots for the military when he first begins flying on their behalf?
(a) Passengers on commercial flights.
(b) Canned food.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Equipment for the U.S. Armed Forces.

5. How does the author describe South America's aviation facilities?
(a) In progress and growing.
(b) Top of the line.
(c) Poor to non-existent.
(d) Plentiful but in need of updating.

Short Answer Questions

1. Heavy with fuel and equipment, what is the mph Gann's plane averages on the way to Greenland?

2. Which direction does Gann follow the river while flying over the trackless jungles of South America?

3. How long is the trip from Goose Bay to Greenland estimated to be for Gann and his crew?

4. When Gann co-pilots on other routes, he sometimes flies a DC-3. How does Gann view the DC-3's flying capabilities?

5. The technical issues on the C-54 cause a fire in what part of Gann's plane?

(see the answer key)

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