View a FREE sample

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. Which ocean does the crew fly over on their way to drop their cargo in Greenland?
(a) Indian Ocean.
(b) Pacific Ocean.
(c) Arctic Ocean.
(d) Atlantic Ocean.

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

3. As the plane nears its landing base in Greenland, what does Gann's plane skim while flying only feet above the water?
(a) Tops of icebergs.
(b) White-capped waves.
(c) Pods of whales.
(d) Sandbars.

4. What eliminates the visibility on Gann's flight to Goose Bay?
(a) Snow flurries.
(b) Dense smoke.
(c) Heavy hail.
(d) Thick fog.

5. Generally, how do landings on Gann's Newark route seem to be executed?
(a) They are quick and dangerous.
(b) The are long and dull.
(c) They are short and sweet.
(d) They are prolonged and exciting.

Short Answer Questions

1. An inspector administers a flight test for Dudley. What does the inspector do after the test?

2. Towards the end of the novel, Gann notes that he is transferred back to Natal and has managed to log how much flying time?

3. Due to having the visibility limitations on, what type of takeoff does Gann decide to do when leaving for Goose Bay?

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

5. How long does it take for the men of O'Connor's lost flight to be rescued?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 299 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample