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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 does Gann mention the technician looks for the missing item when they are in Wilkes-Barre?
(a) Under Gann's seat.
(b) The tail compartment.
(c) The food storage area.
(d) The overhead bin.

2. What type of adverse weather is Gann's flying route used to experiencing?
(a) Large, golf ball-sized hail.
(b) Low lying snowfall.
(c) Sudden, heavy thunderstorms.
(d) Deep, dense fog.

3. Which of the following tricks does Ross teach Gann for flying in severe weather?
(a) Flying high and above the weather.
(b) Flying low and close to the ground.
(c) Night vision.
(d) Positioning the seat for maximum visibility.

4. What type of aircraft does Gann enjoy flying because it is easy and new?
(a) The F27.
(b) The DC-3.
(c) The Tiger.
(d) The BC-4.

5. How does Ross seem to handle and respond to Gann's mistakes at Wilkes-Barre and various other stops on their first flight?
(a) He is angry and yells.
(b) He is tolerant.
(c) He is sad.
(d) He is mocking and rude.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which aircraft were the students primarily taught to fly?

2. In chapter 4, what do we learn has happened to Gann while flying with Ross?

3. Where did Ernest Gann fly primarily prior to World War II?

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

5. What type of pilot is Ross considered by other pilots and Gann?

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