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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 - "The Numbers - In a Wicked, Vengeful Mood".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What eliminates the visibility on Gann's flight to Goose Bay?
(a) Snow flurries.
(b) Thick fog.
(c) Heavy hail.
(d) Dense smoke.

2. In chapter 4, what do we learn has happened to Gann while flying with Ross?
(a) Gann's flying abilities are miserable.
(b) Gann decides that he does not want to fly anymore and quits.
(c) Gann feels ready to be a head pilot.
(d) Gann's flying abilities have vastly improved.

3. What does Ross do as Gann repeatedly makes the same mistakes?
(a) Verbally insults him.
(b) Kicks him out of the cockpit.
(c) Encourages him.
(d) Nothing.

4. What is the main load on the cargo planes that Gann pilots for the military when he first begins flying on their behalf?
(a) Equipment for the U.S. Armed Forces.
(b) Canned food.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Passengers on commercial flights.

5. 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) Delivering the mail at stops.
(d) None of the above.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ross reveal when he hears Gann is not Army-taught as a pilot?

2. Due to having the visibility limitations on, what type of takeoff does Gann decide to do when leaving for Goose Bay?

3. How does Gann view Ross' Zen-like techniques?

4. What type of shoes does Ross wear?

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

(see the answer key)

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