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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 - "Heat - In Most Men There Lurks a Lesser Man, and His Presence Smells in the Sun".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which South American city are new planes to be delivered?
(a) Brasilia.
(b) Bogota.
(c) Rio de Janeiro.
(d) Lima.

2. Who is Robbins?
(a) Another instructor.
(b) The airport coordinator and flight scheduler.
(c) The chief pilot.
(d) Gann's best friend.

3. Heavy with fuel and equipment, what is the mph Gann's plane averages on the way to Greenland?
(a) 515 mph.
(b) 115 mph.
(c) 1,005 mph.
(d) 1,500 mph.

4. Gann spent some time between wars flying overseas; where did he fly?
(a) Antarctica.
(b) Australia.
(c) The South Pacific.
(d) Siberia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Gann learns that in one day, how many planes are lost trying to fly over the Hump?

2. When Gann discovers that his demonstration flight will be on a DC-2, how does he feel?

3. Due to having the visibility limitations on, what type of takeoff does Gann decide to do when leaving for Goose Bay?

4. What does Gann spend his time as a pilot doing?

5. When Gann and his crew land in Greenland, what do they expect?

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