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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. Initially, how does Gann view Keim's character?
(a) Gann sees Keim as domineering and arrogant.
(b) He thinks Keim is a great teacher and is tough.
(c) Gann thinks Keim is a pushover and not very skilled.
(d) He thinks Keim is patient and kind.

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

3. Which aircraft were the students primarily taught to fly?
(a) 747's and DC-2's.
(b) Tigers and BC-4's.
(c) DC-2's and DC-3's.
(d) BC-4's and F27's.

4. When Gann co-pilots on other routes, he sometimes flies a DC-3. How does Gann view the DC-3's flying capabilities?
(a) He does not really care either way.
(b) He hates flying the DC-3.
(c) He likes the easy comfort of the new plane.
(d) He thinks that the DC-3 is exactly like the DC-2.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following tricks does Ross teach Gann for flying in severe weather?

2. What does Gann say that he is stalked by?

3. 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?

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

5. How does the author describe Keim's physical appearance?

(see the answer key)

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