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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 "Of Numbers - and Their Power to Reduce the Presumptuous Quickly".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 Ross is not that great of a teacher.
(b) Gann realizes that he hates being a co-pilot.
(c) Gann realizes that he has a lot to learn.
(d) Gann realizes that he has nothing left to learn from Ross.

2. In chapter 6, what does the reader learn about the need for pilots on Gann's route?
(a) His route needs more co-pilots.
(b) His route needs pilots.
(c) His route has a surplus of pilots.
(d) His route is fine with pilots.

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

4. How does Gann view this situation and the last minute switching of planes?
(a) Being saved by chance.
(b) Being watched by death.
(c) Being protected by love.
(d) Being stalked by fate.

5. In chapter 6, how many pilots and co-pilots does Gann mention are killed in crashes?
(a) 2 pilots and 3 co-pilots.
(b) 1 pilot and 2 co-pilots.
(c) 1 pilot and 1 co-pilot.
(d) 2 pilots and 2 co-pilots.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Lester fly anymore?

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

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

4. What does Gann spend his time as a pilot doing?

5. How many men did Gann attend flight school with?

(see the answer key)

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