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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 "Rule Books Are Paper - They Will Not Cushion a Sudden Meeting of Stone and Metal".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of pilot is Ross considered by other pilots and Gann?
(a) A pushover pilot.
(b) The worst pilot on his route.
(c) Devilishly handsome.
(d) The best pilot on his route.

2. How does Hughen handle the situation of the plane icing in mid-flight?
(a) He takes over and manages to land the plane safely.
(b) He panics and does nothing.
(c) He turns the plane over to Gann.
(d) He is calm but lands the plane with a crash.

3. Midway through the novel, which dangerous disease does Gann become stricken with?
(a) Yellow fever.
(b) Malaria.
(c) West Nile virus.
(d) AIDS.

4. When Ernest flew for the start-up company, between which two places did he fly mainly?
(a) Mexico and New York.
(b) Florida and Canada.
(c) California and Hawaii.
(d) Colorado and Havana.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Gann when he first hears of the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor?

2. How does the author describe South America's aviation facilities?

3. What type of special school does McIntosh invite Gann to attend?

4. How far off altitude was Gann's plane?

5. Which direction does Gann follow the river while flying over the trackless jungles of South America?

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