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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. In Chapter 6, how long does Gann see himself holding his pilot position?
(a) He does not even think about it.
(b) He thinks it will not last long.
(c) He thinks he will be a pilot forever.
(d) He thinks it will be short because he will be promoted again.

2. What causes O'Connor's flight to be lost in Chapter 11?
(a) Poor navigational tools caused the flight to be lost.
(b) An enemy plane has shot down the flight.
(c) O'Connor fell asleep while flying, and the flight was lost.
(d) The flight is lost due to poor weather and ice.

3. How many men did Gann attend flight school with?
(a) 45.
(b) 13.
(c) 9.
(d) 234.

4. What eliminates the visibility on Gann's flight to Goose Bay?
(a) Dense smoke.
(b) Snow flurries.
(c) Thick fog.
(d) Heavy hail.

5. What character traits does Gann seem to attribute to his fellow pilots?
(a) He sees them as humble yet skilled.
(b) He sees them as jealous and unskilled.
(c) He sees them as jealous and proud.
(d) He sees them as gracious and supportive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon landing at Wilkes-Barre, what item can Gann not locate?

2. How does the author describe South America's aviation facilities?

3. How many men does Gann note it takes to fly the C-87?

4. Which two pilots does Gann mention in chapter 7 have recently died in a crash?

5. In the prologue, which co-pilot does Ernest mention?

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