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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. In Chapter 8, Gann is assigned a new flight crew on his cargo plane; which of the following men is not a member of Gann's new crew?
(a) Summers.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Rogers.
(d) Tetterton.

2. 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) Ross becomes jealous of Gann's skills.
(d) He and Gann become best friends.

3. How does Gann describe Ross' demeanor?
(a) He is nervous but entertaining.
(b) He is clumsy and rude.
(c) He is rather unfriendly and arrogant.
(d) He walks with grace and is likeable.

4. As more experienced pilots move into Gann's route, what happens to Gann?
(a) He is paired with an experienced co-pilot.
(b) He is given a promotion to captain.
(c) He is fired.
(d) He is demoted back to co-pilot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gann describe Ross' physical appearance?

2. In chapter 4, what do we learn has happened to Gann while flying with Ross?

3. How many men does Gann note it takes to fly the C-87?

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

5. When Gann discovers that his demonstration flight will be on a DC-2, how does he feel?

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