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

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 carrying weapons and arms.
(d) Trips bombing enemy territory.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does McCabe reassign Gann?

2. What type of training does McIntosh provide?

3. What type of routes are the men being trained to fly?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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