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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 - "Heat - In Most Men There Lurks a Lesser Man, and His Presence Smells in the Sun".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Gann spent some time between wars flying overseas; where did he fly?
(a) Antarctica.
(b) Siberia.
(c) The South Pacific.
(d) Australia.

2. Generally, how do landings on Gann's Newark route seem to be executed?
(a) They are quick and dangerous.
(b) They are short and sweet.
(c) The are long and dull.
(d) They are prolonged and exciting.

3. What type of pilot is Ross considered by other pilots and Gann?
(a) The worst pilot on his route.
(b) The best pilot on his route.
(c) Devilishly handsome.
(d) A pushover pilot.

4. What type of pilot was Ernest when he flew for the Air Transport Command?
(a) A civil pilot.
(b) An air raid pilot.
(c) A fighter pilot.
(d) A special forces pilot.

5. What kind of airplanes does the U.S. promise to bring to South America for no extra costs?
(a) Boeing Boomerangs.
(b) Lockheed Lodestars.
(c) Franklin Flyer.
(d) Airbus Armada.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Ross seem to handle and respond to Gann's mistakes at Wilkes-Barre and various other stops on their first flight?

3. Why does Gann ask Robbins about Ross?

4. In chapter 6, how many pilots and co-pilots does Gann mention are killed in crashes?

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

(see the answer key)

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