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

2. Which best describes Hughen?
(a) A young man.
(b) A novice pilot.
(c) A poorly trained pilot.
(d) A very experienced pilot.

3. Which of the following locations is not a stop on Gann's Newark route?
(a) Buffalo.
(b) Cleveland.
(c) Erie.
(d) Tallahassee.

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

5. After the Wilkes-Barre incident, Ross decides to let Gann land at their next stop. How is that landing?
(a) It is rough but due to weather only.
(b) It goes smoothly.
(c) It is botched by Gann.
(d) Ross changes his mind and lands the plane himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of aircraft does Gann think is a cantankerous and difficult machine?

2. What does Gann glean in his time spent co-piloting with an array of different pilots?

3. What type of instructors are McIntosh and Lester?

4. What does Keim expect from his new co-pilot?

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

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