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

2. The C-87 is a new plane used mainly for what purpose?
(a) Icy flights.
(b) Cross-Atlantic airlifts.
(c) Shorter hauls.
(d) North American flights.

3. 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.

4. What is the cargo load Gann and his crew are taking to Goose Bay?
(a) Scrap metal.
(b) Steel radio masts.
(c) Tank tires.
(d) Aluminum can lids.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. How does Gann describe Ross' demeanor?

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

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