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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 round trips per week will Gann be required to do at Newark?
(a) 8.
(b) 13.
(c) 0.
(d) 2.

2. In what other war, besides World War II, did Ernest fly?
(a) The Vietnam War.
(b) The Korean War.
(c) The Battle of the Bulge.
(d) The Persian Gulf War.

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

4. What type of adverse weather is Gann's flying route used to experiencing?
(a) Sudden, heavy thunderstorms.
(b) Large, golf ball-sized hail.
(c) Low lying snowfall.
(d) Deep, dense fog.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Lester fly anymore?

2. Ross begins using Zen-like techniques with Gann to do what?

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

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

5. What type of aircraft does Gann enjoy flying because it is easy and new?

(see the answer key)

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