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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. How many men did Gann attend flight school with?
(a) 9.
(b) 45.
(c) 234.
(d) 13.

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

3. In chapter 4, what do we learn has happened to Gann while flying with Ross?
(a) Gann decides that he does not want to fly anymore and quits.
(b) Gann feels ready to be a head pilot.
(c) Gann's flying abilities have vastly improved.
(d) Gann's flying abilities are miserable.

4. What plane is Ross considered the master of?
(a) The DC-2.
(b) The DC-5.
(c) The DC-4.
(d) The DC-3.

5. What area is Gann assigned to upon graduation?
(a) GF-98.
(b) AM-21.
(c) AD-14.
(d) PL-45.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gann ask Robbins about Ross?

2. What piloting tasks does Ross trust his co-pilots with that most other pilots do not?

3. How does Gann describe Ross' physical appearance?

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

5. Upon leaving Wilkes-Barre, Ross allows Gann to fly to the next location. What is that location?

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