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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. How many men does Gann note it takes to fly the C-87?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

2. To what island in Maine is Gann offered a position flying a cargo plane?
(a) Long Island.
(b) St. Mary's Island.
(c) Presque Island.
(d) Martha's Vineyard.

3. How many days of searching have passed before O'Connor is located?
(a) Four days.
(b) Two days.
(c) One day.
(d) Two weeks.

4. How is O'Connor's lost flight located?
(a) By radio beacon.
(b) By advanced radar.
(c) Through Morse code.
(d) By flares.

5. What type of pilot was Lester in his flying days?
(a) A Navy fighter pilot.
(b) A crop dusting pilot.
(c) A commercial pilot.
(d) A water plane pilot.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gann and his crew land in Greenland, what do they expect?

2. As more experienced pilots move into Gann's route, what happens to Gann?

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

4. What type of aircraft does Gann enjoy flying because it is easy and new?

5. How does Gann describe Ross' demeanor?

(see the answer key)

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