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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. 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?
(a) He is quickly frightened.
(b) He is not shaken at all.
(c) He is concerned but confident.
(d) He is aloof.

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

3. What is McCabe assessing during the demonstration flight?
(a) Gann's airfighter technique.
(b) Gann's skills and personality.
(c) Gann's teamwork.
(d) Gann's answers to all his technical questions.

4. What type of aircraft does Gann enjoy flying because it is easy and new?
(a) The F27.
(b) The BC-4.
(c) The Tiger.
(d) The DC-3.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gann view Ross' Zen-like techniques?

2. How does Gann describe Ross' physical appearance?

3. Occasionally, Gann co-pilots for other pilots on a route from Newark to which main city?

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

5. When Gann discovers that his demonstration flight will be on a DC-2, how does he feel?

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