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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) The Northwest.
(c) South Pacific.
(d) Canada.

2. What types of trips will Gann be flying while at Newark?
(a) Trips carrying foreign dignitaries.
(b) Trips carrying passengers and mail.
(c) Trips bombing enemy territory.
(d) Trips carrying weapons and arms.

3. Trying to show his technical ability to Ross, what does Gann try to do immediately upon Ross' signal?
(a) Snatch up the landing gear.
(b) Do a double barrel roll.
(c) Break the sound barrier.
(d) Start the engines.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of shoes does Ross wear?

3. What factor determines whether all the stops on the route are reached?

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

5. In what other war, besides World War II, did Ernest fly?

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