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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. What type of aircraft does Gann enjoy flying because it is easy and new?
(a) The Tiger.
(b) The BC-4.
(c) The F27.
(d) The DC-3.

2. What piloting tasks does Ross trust his co-pilots with that most other pilots do not?
(a) Landings and takeoffs.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Delivering the mail at stops.
(d) Talking over the intercom.

3. What is the cargo load Gann and his crew are taking to Goose Bay?
(a) Tank tires.
(b) Scrap metal.
(c) Steel radio masts.
(d) Aluminum can lids.

4. What area is Gann assigned to upon graduation?
(a) AM-21.
(b) GF-98.
(c) PL-45.
(d) AD-14.

5. Which one of the following symptoms of hypoxia does Gann remember on his flight over the Andes?
(a) Unconsciousness.
(b) Increased mental awareness.
(c) Visual disturbances.
(d) Hightened sense of smell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of shoes does Ross wear?

2. Upon leaving Wilkes-Barre, Ross allows Gann to fly to the next location. What is that location?

3. Ross begins using Zen-like techniques with Gann to do what?

4. Who is Robbins?

5. How does Gann view Ross' Zen-like techniques?

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