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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. Over the next few months that they are flying together, what happens to Ross' attitude towards Gann?
(a) Ross refuses to fly with Gann.
(b) Ross becomes jealous of Gann's skills.
(c) He becomes more demanding of Gann.
(d) He and Gann become best friends.

2. How does Ross seem to handle and respond to Gann's mistakes at Wilkes-Barre and various other stops on their first flight?
(a) He is angry and yells.
(b) He is mocking and rude.
(c) He is sad.
(d) He is tolerant.

3. What type of training does McIntosh provide?
(a) Classroom training.
(b) Secondary training.
(c) Mental training.
(d) Simulated training.

4. What does Ross do as Gann repeatedly makes the same mistakes?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Verbally insults him.
(c) Encourages him.
(d) Kicks him out of the cockpit.

5. Which aircraft were the students primarily taught to fly?
(a) BC-4's and F27's.
(b) DC-2's and DC-3's.
(c) 747's and DC-2's.
(d) Tigers and BC-4's.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hughen handle the situation of the plane icing in mid-flight?

2. Generally, how do landings on Gann's Newark route seem to be executed?

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

4. What type of pilot was Lester in his flying days?

5. What type of shoes does Ross wear?

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