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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15 - "A Hole - So Small, but of Exquisite Design".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, Gann notes that he, as most pilots, flies between Goose Bay and which other stop?
(a) London, England.
(b) Nova Scotia.
(c) Dublin.
(d) Prestwick, Scotland.

2. What does Gann learn has caused his plane to have technical trouble while flying from Belem?
(a) The plane was defective.
(b) The weather caused the problem.
(c) The plane was sabotaged.
(d) His reckless flying caused the problem.

3. What is the name of the pilot that Gann meets toward the end of the novel who holds seniority number 1?
(a) Porter.
(b) Skipper.
(c) Armstrong.
(d) Sloniger.

4. In Chapter 8, Gann is assigned a new flight crew on his cargo plane; which of the following men is not a member of Gann's new crew?
(a) Tetterton.
(b) Rogers.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Summers.

5. Where does Gann mention the technician looks for the missing item when they are in Wilkes-Barre?
(a) Under Gann's seat.
(b) The food storage area.
(c) The tail compartment.
(d) The overhead bin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one thing that the seniority number determines?

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

3. Ross begins using Zen-like techniques with Gann to do what?

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

5. While at Goose Bay, what locations does Gann realize will offer excellent staging areas during the war?

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