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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. What was Gann's seniority number when he completed flight school?
(a) 267.
(b) 347.
(c) 123.
(d) 245.

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

3. How many men did Gann attend flight school with?
(a) 45.
(b) 13.
(c) 9.
(d) 234.

4. What does Keim expect from his new co-pilot?
(a) Keim expects Gann to be completely subordinate.
(b) Keim expects Gann to take the lead as much as possible.
(c) Keim expects nothing much from Gann.
(d) Keim expects Gann to share all responsibilities 50/50.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Gann feel upon returning to his normal route after World War II?

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

3. What type of pilot was Lester in his flying days?

4. When Gann discovers that his demonstration flight will be on a DC-2, how does he feel?

5. How does Ross seem to handle and respond to Gann's mistakes at Wilkes-Barre and various other stops on their first flight?

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