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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14 - "Fortune - Where is the Man Who Survives Without...".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the plane nears its landing base in Greenland, what does Gann's plane skim while flying only feet above the water?
(a) White-capped waves.
(b) Pods of whales.
(c) Tops of icebergs.
(d) Sandbars.

2. Where did Ross grow up as a child?
(a) Massilon, OH.
(b) Cleveland, OH.
(c) Lansing, MI.
(d) Detroit, MI.

3. Which ocean does the crew fly over on their way to drop their cargo in Greenland?
(a) Atlantic Ocean.
(b) Indian Ocean.
(c) Arctic Ocean.
(d) Pacific Ocean.

4. What is the name of the pilot that Gann meets toward the end of the novel who holds seniority number 1?
(a) Porter.
(b) Armstrong.
(c) Skipper.
(d) Sloniger.

5. Over the next few months that they are flying together, what happens to Ross' attitude towards Gann?
(a) Ross becomes jealous of Gann's skills.
(b) He and Gann become best friends.
(c) He becomes more demanding of Gann.
(d) Ross refuses to fly with Gann.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gann describe the view as they approach their destination in Greenland?

2. What weather patterns and geography does Gann note in chapter 14 that he and other pilots have come to know?

3. While at Goose Bay, what locations does Gann realize will offer excellent staging areas during the war?

4. Which of the following topics does Gann not ponder while flying from Goose Bay to Greenland?

5. How does Gann describe the weather at Goose Bay?

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