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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 "Of Numbers - and Their Power to Reduce the Presumptuous Quickly".
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Emotionally, how does Gann feel about finally being promoted to pilot?
(a) He is humble.
(b) He finds it satisfying .
(c) He finds it too much work.
(d) He is terrified.
2. Where did Ross grow up as a child?
(a) Lansing, MI.
(b) Detroit, MI.
(c) Massilon, OH.
(d) Cleveland, OH.
3. In chapter 6, how many pilots and co-pilots does Gann mention are killed in crashes?
(a) 1 pilot and 1 co-pilot.
(b) 1 pilot and 2 co-pilots.
(c) 2 pilots and 3 co-pilots.
(d) 2 pilots and 2 co-pilots.
4. How does Gann view this situation and the last minute switching of planes?
(a) Being protected by love.
(b) Being stalked by fate.
(c) Being watched by death.
(d) Being saved by chance.
5. Generally, how do landings on Gann's Newark route seem to be executed?
(a) They are quick and dangerous.
(b) They are short and sweet.
(c) They are prolonged and exciting.
(d) The are long and dull.
Short Answer Questions
1. When Gann corrects the plane's altitude, what happens?
2. How does Hughen handle the situation of the plane icing in mid-flight?
3. How does Gann view Ross' Zen-like techniques?
4. What types of trips will Gann be flying while at Newark?
5. Over the next few months that they are flying together, what happens to Ross' attitude towards Gann?
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