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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 "A Novitiate - Tangled and Stumbling in the Robes of His Order".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Ernest Gann fly primarily prior to World War II?
(a) New England.
(b) South Pacific.
(c) Canada.
(d) The Northwest.

2. Why does McCabe reassign Gann?
(a) Because he is jealous of Gann's skills.
(b) Because he already has a co-pilot.
(c) Because he did not have a good demonstration flight.
(d) Because he thinks Gann can help another pilot .

3. What type of shoes does Ross wear?
(a) Loafers.
(b) Expensive black ankle boots.
(c) Tennis shoes.
(d) Brown flying boots.

4. In what other war, besides World War II, did Ernest fly?
(a) The Vietnam War.
(b) The Battle of the Bulge.
(c) The Korean War.
(d) The Persian Gulf War.

5. What type of aircraft does Gann think is a cantankerous and difficult machine?
(a) The 747.
(b) The DC-2.
(c) The DC-3.
(d) The BC-4.

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of trips will Gann be flying while at Newark?

2. What area is Gann assigned to upon graduation?

3. What happened to the start-up company Gann worked for after World War II?

4. How far off altitude was Gann's plane?

5. What does Ross reveal when he hears Gann is not Army-taught as a pilot?

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