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

2. While at Goose Bay, what locations does Gann realize will offer excellent staging areas during the war?
(a) Southwestern.
(b) Northeastern.
(c) South Pacific.
(d) Russian.

3. In chapter 14, which flight schoolmate of Gann's does the reader learn is killed in a flight accident?
(a) Gay.
(b) Mood.
(c) Thomas.
(d) Oliver.

4. What piloting tasks does Ross trust his co-pilots with that most other pilots do not?
(a) Landings and takeoffs.
(b) Talking over the intercom.
(c) None of the above.
(d) Delivering the mail at stops.

5. Why does Gann decide against requesting a transfer away from Ross?
(a) Because there is no one else to transfer to.
(b) Because flying with Ross is an honor.
(c) Because Ross will retire soon, and Gann will be the pilot.
(d) Because he and Ross work well together.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following tricks does Ross teach Gann for flying in severe weather?

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

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

4. Heavy with fuel and equipment, what is the mph Gann's plane averages on the way to Greenland?

5. 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?

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