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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. Which of the following locations is not a stop on Gann's Newark route?
(a) Erie.
(b) Buffalo.
(c) Tallahassee.
(d) Cleveland.

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

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

4. What does Ross do as Gann repeatedly makes the same mistakes?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Encourages him.
(c) Kicks him out of the cockpit.
(d) Verbally insults him.

5. When Gann co-pilots on other routes, he sometimes flies a DC-3. How does Gann view the DC-3's flying capabilities?
(a) He hates flying the DC-3.
(b) He likes the easy comfort of the new plane.
(c) He thinks that the DC-3 is exactly like the DC-2.
(d) He does not really care either way.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author describe Keim's physical appearance?

2. What type of aircraft does Gann think is a cantankerous and difficult machine?

3. What type of aircraft does Gann enjoy flying because it is easy and new?

4. What area is Gann assigned to upon graduation?

5. While Gann is straightening out the mess with the missing item in Wilkes-Barre, what is Ross doing?

(see the answer key)

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