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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 happens to the airline industry due to the wartime economy?
(a) The airline industry outsources work.
(b) The airline industry remains static.
(c) The airline industry grows.
(d) The airline industry declines.

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

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

4. Throughout the text, how does Gann seem to respond to this seniority number?
(a) He dismisses the number altogether.
(b) He brags about his low number.
(c) He mourns for his low number.
(d) He complains about his high number.

5. What area is Gann assigned to upon graduation?
(a) AM-21.
(b) GF-98.
(c) PL-45.
(d) AD-14.

Short Answer Questions

1. What modified and militarized plane is Gann flying when he makes his cargo flights?

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

3. What type of shoes does Ross wear?

4. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the new C-87 as compared to the C-47?

5. How does Gann describe Ross' physical appearance?

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