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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. Initially, how does Gann view Keim's character?
(a) He thinks Keim is patient and kind.
(b) Gann thinks Keim is a pushover and not very skilled.
(c) He thinks Keim is a great teacher and is tough.
(d) Gann sees Keim as domineering and arrogant.

2. Why does Gann ask Robbins about Ross?
(a) Because Robbins and Ross are brothers.
(b) Because Robbins flies with Ross.
(c) Because he knows about all the pilots and co-pilots.
(d) Because Gann has heard Ross is a horrible flyer.

3. 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 gracious and supportive.
(d) He sees them as jealous and proud.

4. What factor determines whether all the stops on the route are reached?
(a) Gann's attitude.
(b) The fuel meter.
(c) The weather.
(d) The importance of the airport.

5. Trying to show his technical ability to Ross, what does Gann try to do immediately upon Ross' signal?
(a) Do a double barrel roll.
(b) Start the engines.
(c) Break the sound barrier.
(d) Snatch up the landing gear.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is O'Connor's lost flight located?

2. By the time Gann's crew reaches Iceland, about how long have they been flying?

3. Why did Ernest retire from flying?

4. What does Gann believe about the other pilots' modesty when talking about their abilities?

5. When Gann locates O'Connor's flight in Chapter 12, what is done?

(see the answer key)

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