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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 piloting tasks does Ross trust his co-pilots with that most other pilots do not?
(a) None of the above.
(b) Talking over the intercom.
(c) Delivering the mail at stops.
(d) Landings and takeoffs.

2. Ross begins using Zen-like techniques with Gann to do what?
(a) To develop Gann's confidence.
(b) To practice his hypnotism.
(c) To help Gann sleep.
(d) To make Gann choke under pressure.

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

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

5. Upon leaving Wilkes-Barre, Ross allows Gann to fly to the next location. What is that location?
(a) Buffalo.
(b) Albany.
(c) Syracuse.
(d) New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Again, Gann manages to mess up, but Ross is there to save the day. What does Gann realize after his first flight day with Ross?

3. Who is Robbins?

4. Where did Ross grow up as a child?

5. What types of trips will Gann be flying while at Newark?

(see the answer key)

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