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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. To what island in Maine is Gann offered a position flying a cargo plane?
(a) Long Island.
(b) Presque Island.
(c) Martha's Vineyard.
(d) St. Mary's Island.

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

3. 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 likes the easy comfort of the new plane.
(b) He thinks that the DC-3 is exactly like the DC-2.
(c) He hates flying the DC-3.
(d) He does not really care either way.

4. Where does Gann mention the technician looks for the missing item when they are in Wilkes-Barre?
(a) Under Gann's seat.
(b) The food storage area.
(c) The tail compartment.
(d) The overhead bin.

5. How does Ross seem to handle and respond to Gann's mistakes at Wilkes-Barre and various other stops on their first flight?
(a) He is sad.
(b) He is mocking and rude.
(c) He is angry and yells.
(d) He is tolerant.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Gann describe Ross' physical appearance?

3. In chapter 4, what do we learn has happened to Gann while flying with Ross?

4. What type of routes are the men being trained to fly?

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

(see the answer key)

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