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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 declines.
(b) The airline industry remains static.
(c) The airline industry outsources work.
(d) The airline industry grows.

2. What does Gann spend his time as a pilot doing?
(a) He spends time alone, interacting with no one.
(b) He spends time getting to know the crew.
(c) He spends time greeting passengers and being friendly.
(d) He spends as much time as possible working on his landing.

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) Clothing.
(b) Passengers on commercial flights.
(c) Equipment for the U.S. Armed Forces.
(d) Canned food.

4. Emotionally, how does Gann feel about finally being promoted to pilot?
(a) He is terrified.
(b) He finds it satisfying .
(c) He finds it too much work.
(d) He is humble.

5. When Gann discovers that his demonstration flight will be on a DC-2, how does he feel?
(a) He is upset but pretends he is happy.
(b) He is excited.
(c) He is dismayed.
(d) He is indifferent.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 6, what does the reader learn about the need for pilots on Gann's route?

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

3. In chapter 8, which friend of Gann's joins the route AM-21 as a pilot?

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

5. Which numbers are more senior to Gann's?

(see the answer key)

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