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

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

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

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

5. As more experienced pilots move into Gann's route, what happens to Gann?
(a) He is given a promotion to captain.
(b) He is demoted back to co-pilot.
(c) He is paired with an experienced co-pilot.
(d) He is fired.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Keim expect from his new co-pilot?

2. Which one of the following symptoms of hypoxia does Gann remember on his flight over the Andes?

3. In Chapter 6, how long does Gann see himself holding his pilot position?

4. What type of pilot was Ernest when he flew for the Air Transport Command?

5. In which South American city are new planes to be delivered?

(see the answer key)

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