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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 area is Gann assigned to upon graduation?
(a) AM-21.
(b) GF-98.
(c) PL-45.
(d) AD-14.

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

3. Heavy with fuel and equipment, what is the mph Gann's plane averages on the way to Greenland?
(a) 115 mph.
(b) 515 mph.
(c) 1,005 mph.
(d) 1,500 mph.

4. Which best describes Hughen?
(a) A poorly trained pilot.
(b) A very experienced pilot.
(c) A young man.
(d) A novice pilot.

5. In chapter 6, what does the reader learn about the need for pilots on Gann's route?
(a) His route needs more co-pilots.
(b) His route needs pilots.
(c) His route is fine with pilots.
(d) His route has a surplus of pilots.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the trip from Goose Bay to Greenland estimated to be for Gann and his crew?

2. What does Keim expect from his new co-pilot?

3. What elevation must Gann reach to fly over the Hump?

4. How many round trips per week will Gann be required to do at Newark?

5. Which one of these men did not attend flight school with Gann?

(see the answer key)

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