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

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

4. How many round trips per week will Gann be required to do at Newark?
(a) 8.
(b) 0.
(c) 13.
(d) 2.

5. How does Gann view this situation and the last minute switching of planes?
(a) Being protected by love.
(b) Being stalked by fate.
(c) Being watched by death.
(d) Being saved by chance.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Upon landing at Wilkes-Barre, what item can Gann not locate?

4. Which of the following tricks does Ross teach Gann for flying in severe weather?

5. What kind of airplanes does the U.S. promise to bring to South America for no extra costs?

(see the answer key)

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