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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 "The Seasoning - Where the Mind is Honed and Sweat is Found to Mix With Ice".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ross reveal when he hears Gann is not Army-taught as a pilot?
(a) He believes everyone should be Army-taught.
(b) That he only flies with Army-taught pilots.
(c) That he is not Army-taught, either.
(d) That he does not know what Army-taught means.

2. How does the author describe Keim's physical appearance?
(a) He is lanky but strong.
(b) He is tall and slender.
(c) He is short and weak.
(d) He is stocky and broad.

3. What factor determines whether all the stops on the route are reached?
(a) The fuel meter.
(b) The importance of the airport.
(c) The weather.
(d) Gann's attitude.

4. What type of aircraft does Gann think is a cantankerous and difficult machine?
(a) The DC-2.
(b) The 747.
(c) The BC-4.
(d) The DC-3.

5. Initially, how does Gann view Keim's character?
(a) Gann sees Keim as domineering and arrogant.
(b) He thinks Keim is a great teacher and is tough.
(c) Gann thinks Keim is a pushover and not very skilled.
(d) He thinks Keim is patient and kind.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the one occasion, Gann flies with Hughen. What is their route?

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

3. Why can't Lester fly anymore?

4. What area is Gann assigned to upon graduation?

5. How does Ross seem to handle and respond to Gann's mistakes at Wilkes-Barre and various other stops on their first flight?

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