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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. When Gann discovers that his demonstration flight will be on a DC-2, how does he feel?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He is dismayed.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is upset but pretends he is happy.

2. How does Gann describe Ross' physical appearance?
(a) He is clean and powerfully built.
(b) He is tall and rather round.
(c) He is dirty but strong.
(d) He is short and skinny.

3. Which one of these men did not attend flight school with Gann?
(a) Owen.
(b) Carter.
(c) Mood.
(d) Jerry.

4. Whose methods and practices does flight school teach the pilots?
(a) American Airlines.
(b) British Airlines.
(c) Northern Airlines.
(d) Euro Airlines.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gann co-pilots on other routes, he sometimes flies a DC-3. How does Gann view the DC-3's flying capabilities?

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

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

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

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

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