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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. Finish the sentence: Goose Bay initially features...
(a) ...a wide array of planes and equipment.
(b) ...top-notch navigational tools.
(c) ...a welcome home for Gann and his crew.
(d) ...no navigational assets.

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

3. How does Gann describe the weather at Goose Bay?
(a) Cranky and unpredictable.
(b) Humid and thunderous.
(c) Warm and breezy.
(d) Clear and cold.

4. 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 inspired by the land and scenery.
(b) He feels ashamed that it has interrupted the remote location.
(c) He feels overjoyed at the sight of the mechanization.
(d) He feels hate toward the beauty of the remote location.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gann decide against requesting a transfer away from Ross?

2. Which ocean does the crew fly over on their way to drop their cargo in Greenland?

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

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

5. What dangerous mishap happens seconds after Gann takes off in a Douglas C-54 in Chapter 14?

(see the answer key)

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