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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. As more experienced pilots move into Gann's route, what happens to Gann?
(a) He is paired with an experienced co-pilot.
(b) He is demoted back to co-pilot.
(c) He is given a promotion to captain.
(d) He is fired.

2. Initially, how does Gann view Keim's character?
(a) Gann thinks Keim is a pushover and not very skilled.
(b) He thinks Keim is patient and kind.
(c) Gann sees Keim as domineering and arrogant.
(d) He thinks Keim is a great teacher and is tough.

3. What does Gann glean in his time spent co-piloting with an array of different pilots?
(a) He discovers that he has learned nothing from his time with them.
(b) He learns tricks from all of them.
(c) He learns that it is not that hard to be a pilot.
(d) He realizes that he misses Ross.

4. What factor determines whether all the stops on the route are reached?
(a) The importance of the airport.
(b) The weather.
(c) Gann's attitude.
(d) The fuel meter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 8, which friend of Gann's joins the route AM-21 as a pilot?

2. How does Gann react when he finds that O'Connor has snatched the C-87 that Gann and his crew were supposed to fly on their route to Greenland, sticking them instead with the older C-47?

3. In chapter 4, what do we learn has happened to Gann while flying with Ross?

4. What does Gann learn has caused his plane to have technical trouble while flying from Belem?

5. The C-87 is a new plane used mainly for what purpose?

(see the answer key)

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