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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. Gann learns that in one day, how many planes are lost trying to fly over the Hump?
(a) 4.
(b) 7.
(c) 9.
(d) 1.

2. In chapter 6, what does the reader learn about the need for pilots on Gann's route?
(a) His route needs more co-pilots.
(b) His route is fine with pilots.
(c) His route needs pilots.
(d) His route has a surplus of pilots.

3. What kind of airplanes does the U.S. promise to bring to South America for no extra costs?
(a) Franklin Flyer.
(b) Airbus Armada.
(c) Lockheed Lodestars.
(d) Boeing Boomerangs.

4. What does Gann learn has caused his plane to have technical trouble while flying from Belem?
(a) The plane was sabotaged.
(b) The plane was defective.
(c) His reckless flying caused the problem.
(d) The weather caused the problem.

5. When Gann discovers that his demonstration flight will be on a DC-2, how does he feel?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is upset but pretends he is happy.
(c) He is indifferent.
(d) He is dismayed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does McCabe reassign Gann?

2. How does Gann describe the view as they approach their destination in Greenland?

3. How many days of searching have passed before O'Connor is located?

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

5. How does Gann describe the weather at Goose Bay?

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