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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. Why does Gann decide against requesting a transfer away from Ross?
(a) Because Ross will retire soon, and Gann will be the pilot.
(b) Because there is no one else to transfer to.
(c) Because he and Ross work well together.
(d) Because flying with Ross is an honor.

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

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

4. How many round trips per week will Gann be required to do at Newark?
(a) 8.
(b) 2.
(c) 13.
(d) 0.

5. Occasionally, Gann co-pilots for other pilots on a route from Newark to which main city?
(a) Carson City.
(b) Corona.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Cincinnati.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Lester fly anymore?

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

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

4. After the Wilkes-Barre incident, Ross decides to let Gann land at their next stop. How is that landing?

5. Upon landing at Wilkes-Barre, what item can Gann not locate?

(see the answer key)

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