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

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

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

4. Which of the following topics does Gann not ponder while flying from Goose Bay to Greenland?
(a) Beauty of nature.
(b) Feelings of loneliness.
(c) The idea of a soul mate.
(d) Human trust.

5. How does Gann view Ross' Zen-like techniques?
(a) He thinks that they are quite fun.
(b) He does not even notice they are happening.
(c) He enjoys these new techniques.
(d) He finds them obnoxious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Ross begins using Zen-like techniques with Gann to do what?

2. What does Ross do as Gann repeatedly makes the same mistakes?

3. What does Gann note "saved the day" when his Douglas C-54 has technical issues, causing a potentially life threatening situation?

4. Towards the end of the novel, Gann notes that he is transferred back to Natal and has managed to log how much flying time?

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

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