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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. Which best describes Hughen?
(a) A young man.
(b) A poorly trained pilot.
(c) A novice pilot.
(d) A very experienced pilot.

2. Gann spent some time between wars flying overseas; where did he fly?
(a) Australia.
(b) The South Pacific.
(c) Siberia.
(d) Antarctica.

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

4. What type of shoes does Ross wear?
(a) Loafers.
(b) Expensive black ankle boots.
(c) Tennis shoes.
(d) Brown flying boots.

5. What is one thing that the seniority number determines?
(a) They are only referred to by their number.
(b) Their numbers determine what times they fly.
(c) They gain tenure by their seniority number.
(d) Their number assigns them to certain routes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gann ask Robbins about Ross?

2. On the one occasion, Gann flies with Hughen. What is their route?

3. What does Gann glean in his time spent co-piloting with an array of different pilots?

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

5. Emotionally, how does Gann feel about finally being promoted to pilot?

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