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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 is America so intent on gaining influence in South America as World War II looms?
(a) Because they like South America.
(b) Because Russia is influential there.
(c) Because Germany is very influential there.
(d) Because South America is their ally.

2. How many men did Gann attend flight school with?
(a) 234.
(b) 13.
(c) 45.
(d) 9.

3. How does Gann describe Ross' demeanor?
(a) He walks with grace and is likeable.
(b) He is clumsy and rude.
(c) He is rather unfriendly and arrogant.
(d) He is nervous but entertaining.

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

5. What plane is Ross considered the master of?
(a) The DC-4.
(b) The DC-5.
(c) The DC-2.
(d) The DC-3.

Short Answer Questions

1. After being transferred back to Natal, Gann spends the next few months on what type of routes?

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

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

4. Trying to show his technical ability to Ross, what does Gann try to do immediately upon Ross' signal?

5. Which direction does Gann follow the river while flying over the trackless jungles of South America?

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