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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. Why can't Lester fly anymore?
(a) He is afraid of being in the air.
(b) He is not licensed anymore.
(c) He has several physical wounds.
(d) The school does not like him to fly.

2. Which best describes Hughen?
(a) A novice pilot.
(b) A young man.
(c) A very experienced pilot.
(d) A poorly trained pilot.

3. In chapter 5, the author refers to the opening of a new airport. What is the name of that airport?
(a) Pittsburgh International.
(b) JFK.
(c) O'Hare.
(d) La Guardia.

4. What does Keim expect from his new co-pilot?
(a) Keim expects nothing much from Gann.
(b) Keim expects Gann to take the lead as much as possible.
(c) Keim expects Gann to be completely subordinate.
(d) Keim expects Gann to share all responsibilities 50/50.

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 indifferent.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is dismayed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is McCabe assessing during the demonstration flight?

2. On Gann's flight with Hughen, the plane begins to ice up and quickly loses altitude and speed. What is Gann's reaction to this?

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

4. How many men did Gann attend flight school with?

5. Which of the following tricks does Ross teach Gann for flying in severe weather?

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