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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. Why does Gann ask Robbins about Ross?
(a) Because he knows about all the pilots and co-pilots.
(b) Because Gann has heard Ross is a horrible flyer.
(c) Because Robbins flies with Ross.
(d) Because Robbins and Ross are brothers.

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

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

4. Why did Ernest retire from flying?
(a) Just because.
(b) To pursue his true passion, writing.
(c) To spend more time with his family.
(d) To avoid death.

5. When Ernest flew for the start-up company, between which two places did he fly mainly?
(a) Mexico and New York.
(b) Florida and Canada.
(c) Colorado and Havana.
(d) California and Hawaii.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of training does McIntosh provide?

2. What type of instructors are McIntosh and Lester?

3. How many round trips per week will Gann be required to do at Newark?

4. Which one of these men did not attend flight school with Gann?

5. What type of shoes does Ross wear?

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