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

2. Which of the following locations is not a stop on Gann's Newark route?
(a) Tallahassee.
(b) Cleveland.
(c) Buffalo.
(d) Erie.

3. Which of the following tricks does Ross teach Gann for flying in severe weather?
(a) Night vision.
(b) Flying high and above the weather.
(c) Flying low and close to the ground.
(d) Positioning the seat for maximum visibility.

4. Why does McCabe reassign Gann?
(a) Because he already has a co-pilot.
(b) Because he did not have a good demonstration flight.
(c) Because he is jealous of Gann's skills.
(d) Because he thinks Gann can help another pilot .

5. In chapter 4, what do we learn has happened to Gann while flying with Ross?
(a) Gann feels ready to be a head pilot.
(b) Gann decides that he does not want to fly anymore and quits.
(c) Gann's flying abilities have vastly improved.
(d) Gann's flying abilities are miserable.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gann describe Ross' demeanor?

2. What eliminates the visibility on Gann's flight to Goose Bay?

3. How does Gann describe Ross' physical appearance?

4. When Gann co-pilots on other routes, he sometimes flies a DC-3. How does Gann view the DC-3's flying capabilities?

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

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