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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16 - "A Pretender - How One Fine Man is Ill-Used by Fate and Another Dares Deceive It".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does McCabe reassign Gann?
(a) Because he thinks Gann can help another pilot .
(b) Because he is jealous of Gann's skills.
(c) Because he already has a co-pilot.
(d) Because he did not have a good demonstration flight.

2. Why does Gann ask Robbins about Ross?
(a) Because he knows about all the pilots and co-pilots.
(b) Because Robbins and Ross are brothers.
(c) Because Robbins flies with Ross.
(d) Because Gann has heard Ross is a horrible flyer.

3. What modified and militarized plane is Gann flying when he makes his cargo flights?
(a) A C-67.
(b) A G-42.
(c) A D-47.
(d) A C-47.

4. What dangerous mishap happens seconds after Gann takes off in a Douglas C-54 in Chapter 14?
(a) Three engines begin to misfire.
(b) The cabin depressurizes.
(c) One of the wings loses a flap.
(d) The landing gear will not retract.

5. When Gann co-pilots on other routes, he sometimes flies a DC-3. How does Gann view the DC-3's flying capabilities?
(a) He thinks that the DC-3 is exactly like the DC-2.
(b) He likes the easy comfort of the new plane.
(c) He does not really care either way.
(d) He hates flying the DC-3.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of pilot is Ross considered by other pilots and Gann?

3. What does Gann spend his time as a pilot doing?

4. Which word best describes the flight from Goose Bay to Greenland?

5. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the new C-87 as compared to the C-47?

(see the answer key)

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