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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 "Rule Books Are Paper - They Will Not Cushion a Sudden Meeting of Stone and Metal".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the start-up company Gann worked for after World War II?
(a) It failed.
(b) It became Southwest Airlines.
(c) It became the biggest air carrier of all time.
(d) Gann became the president of the company.

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

3. What type of pilot was Lester in his flying days?
(a) A Navy fighter pilot.
(b) A commercial pilot.
(c) A crop dusting pilot.
(d) A water plane pilot.

4. Which one of these men did not attend flight school with Gann?
(a) Owen.
(b) Mood.
(c) Jerry.
(d) Carter.

5. How does Gann describe Ross' demeanor?
(a) He is clumsy and rude.
(b) He is rather unfriendly and arrogant.
(c) He walks with grace and is likeable.
(d) He is nervous but entertaining.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the Wilkes-Barre incident, Ross decides to let Gann land at their next stop. How is that landing?

2. Where is Gann when he first hears of the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor?

3. What type of special school does McIntosh invite Gann to attend?

4. Gann spent some time between wars flying overseas; where did he fly?

5. How did Gann feel upon returning to his normal route after World War II?

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