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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 does Ross do as Gann repeatedly makes the same mistakes?
(a) Kicks him out of the cockpit.
(b) Verbally insults him.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Encourages him.

2. What new navigation trick is used to help keep planes on route to O'Connor's position?
(a) Topography.
(b) Magnetic navigation.
(c) Celestial navigation.
(d) Guide features.

3. Finish the sentence: Goose Bay initially features...
(a) ...a welcome home for Gann and his crew.
(b) ...no navigational assets.
(c) ...top-notch navigational tools.
(d) ...a wide array of planes and equipment.

4. In Agra, Gann's plane was so overloaded, he almost what?
(a) Crashed into the Taj Mahal.
(b) Dump his cargo in an empty field.
(c) Had to land in the Indian Ocean.
(d) Eject from the plane.

5. How does the author describe South America's aviation facilities?
(a) Top of the line.
(b) Poor to non-existent.
(c) Plentiful but in need of updating.
(d) In progress and growing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gann glean in his time spent co-piloting with an array of different pilots?

2. How does the author describe Keim's physical appearance?

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

4. On Gann's flight with Hughen, the plane begins to ice up and quickly loses altitude and speed. What is Gann's reaction to this?

5. What does Gann learn has caused his plane to have technical trouble while flying from Belem?

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