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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 "A Captain - At Work".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gann view Ross' Zen-like techniques?
(a) He does not even notice they are happening.
(b) He thinks that they are quite fun.
(c) He finds them obnoxious.
(d) He enjoys these new techniques.

2. Again, Gann manages to mess up, but Ross is there to save the day. What does Gann realize after his first flight day with Ross?
(a) Gann realizes that he has nothing left to learn from Ross.
(b) Gann realizes that he hates being a co-pilot.
(c) Gann realizes that Ross is not that great of a teacher.
(d) Gann realizes that he has a lot to learn.

3. What factor determines whether all the stops on the route are reached?
(a) The importance of the airport.
(b) The weather.
(c) The fuel meter.
(d) Gann's attitude.

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

5. When Gann discovers that his demonstration flight will be on a DC-2, how does he feel?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He is excited.
(c) He is upset but pretends he is happy.
(d) He is dismayed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of pilot was Lester in his flying days?

2. While Gann is straightening out the mess with the missing item in Wilkes-Barre, what is Ross doing?

3. What type of adverse weather is Gann's flying route used to experiencing?

4. Over the next few months that they are flying together, what happens to Ross' attitude towards Gann?

5. What type of aircraft does Gann enjoy flying because it is easy and new?

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