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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. When Gann sees the base of Goose Bay in the middle of such natural beauty, how does he feel about the location of the base?
(a) He feels ashamed that it has interrupted the remote location.
(b) He feels inspired by the land and scenery.
(c) He feels hate toward the beauty of the remote location.
(d) He feels overjoyed at the sight of the mechanization.

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) 1,500 mph.
(d) 515 mph.

3. What weather patterns and geography does Gann note in chapter 14 that he and other pilots have come to know?
(a) South American.
(b) European.
(c) Global.
(d) Regional.

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) Sloniger.
(d) Skipper.

5. Which of the following tricks does Ross teach Gann for flying in severe weather?
(a) Night vision.
(b) Positioning the seat for maximum visibility.
(c) Flying low and close to the ground.
(d) Flying high and above the weather.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Finish the sentence: Goose Bay initially features...

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

4. What type of pilot is Ross considered by other pilots and Gann?

5. How long is the trip from Goose Bay to Greenland estimated to be for Gann and his crew?

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