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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. How long is the trip from Goose Bay to Greenland estimated to be for Gann and his crew?
(a) 2,100 miles.
(b) 3,100 miles.
(c) 1,300 miles.
(d) 1,500 miles.

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

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

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

5. What plane is Ross considered the master of?
(a) The DC-2.
(b) The DC-3.
(c) The DC-5.
(d) The DC-4.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In chapter 14, which flight schoolmate of Gann's does the reader learn is killed in a flight accident?

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

4. What type of adverse weather is Gann's flying route used to experiencing?

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

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