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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 does Keim expect from his new co-pilot?
(a) Keim expects nothing much from Gann.
(b) Keim expects Gann to share all responsibilities 50/50.
(c) Keim expects Gann to be completely subordinate.
(d) Keim expects Gann to take the lead as much as possible.

2. In which South American city are new planes to be delivered?
(a) Bogota.
(b) Lima.
(c) Brasilia.
(d) Rio de Janeiro.

3. When Gann corrects the plane's altitude, what happens?
(a) His co-pilot has a heart attack.
(b) They hit a flock of birds.
(c) Another plane flies by, barely missing Gann's plane.
(d) Gann falls asleep.

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 needs more co-pilots.
(c) His route has a surplus of pilots.
(d) His route is fine with pilots.

5. Which direction does Gann follow the river while flying over the trackless jungles of South America?
(a) West.
(b) East.
(c) South.
(d) North.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of pilot is Ross considered by other pilots and Gann?

2. On the one occasion, Gann flies with Hughen. What is their route?

3. Which part of Gann's plane has troubles on his flight from Belem, South America?

4. Upon leaving Wilkes-Barre, Ross allows Gann to fly to the next location. What is that location?

5. Midway through the novel, which dangerous disease does Gann become stricken with?

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