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

2. Where did Ross grow up as a child?
(a) Lansing, MI.
(b) Detroit, MI.
(c) Massilon, OH.
(d) Cleveland, OH.

3. What type of pilot is Ross considered by other pilots and Gann?
(a) The worst pilot on his route.
(b) Devilishly handsome.
(c) The best pilot on his route.
(d) A pushover pilot.

4. After the Wilkes-Barre incident, Ross decides to let Gann land at their next stop. How is that landing?
(a) It is botched by Gann.
(b) It goes smoothly.
(c) Ross changes his mind and lands the plane himself.
(d) It is rough but due to weather only.

5. Which one of these men did not attend flight school with Gann?
(a) Owen.
(b) Jerry.
(c) Mood.
(d) Carter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon leaving Wilkes-Barre, Ross allows Gann to fly to the next location. What is that location?

2. Why does Gann decide against requesting a transfer away from Ross?

3. When the missing item cannot be located in Wilkes-Barre, what happens to the flight?

4. Upon landing at Wilkes-Barre, what item can Gann not locate?

5. What type of airplanes do most of the students already know how to pilot?

(see the answer key)

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