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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. What types of trips will Gann be flying while at Newark?
(a) Trips bombing enemy territory.
(b) Trips carrying passengers and mail.
(c) Trips carrying weapons and arms.
(d) Trips carrying foreign dignitaries.

2. What type of aircraft does Gann think is a cantankerous and difficult machine?
(a) The DC-2.
(b) The DC-3.
(c) The BC-4.
(d) The 747.

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

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

5. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the new C-87 as compared to the C-47?
(a) Better fuel capacity.
(b) A greater cargo capacity.
(c) An increased cruising range.
(d) Two engines.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 8, which friend of Gann's joins the route AM-21 as a pilot?

2. Upon arrival in Iceland, the British Air Force tells Gann what action saved his plane from being found by enemy fighters?

3. In chapter 6, what does the reader learn about the need for pilots on Gann's route?

4. Why is America so intent on gaining influence in South America as World War II looms?

5. What happens to the airline industry due to the wartime economy?

(see the answer key)

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