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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 types of trips will Gann be flying while at Newark?
(a) Trips bombing enemy territory.
(b) Trips carrying passengers and mail.
(c) Trips carrying weapons and arms.
(d) Trips carrying foreign dignitaries.

2. What type of special school does McIntosh invite Gann to attend?
(a) A school for celestial navigation.
(b) Top Gun academy.
(c) A school for top secret fighter missions.
(d) A school for paratroop pilots.

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

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

5. While Gann is recovering from his illness, what are other pilots receiving?
(a) Their pink slips.
(b) Their war activation letters.
(c) Their pension payments.
(d) Their vacation pay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ross do as Gann repeatedly makes the same mistakes?

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

3. What does Gann believe about the other pilots' modesty when talking about their abilities?

4. As more experienced pilots move into Gann's route, what happens to Gann?

5. In chapter 6, how many pilots and co-pilots does Gann mention are killed in crashes?

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