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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. What type of instructors are McIntosh and Lester?
(a) Driven and demanding.
(b) Free-spirited and easy.
(c) Easygoing but tough.
(d) Irresponsible and rude.

2. What new navigation trick is used to help keep planes on route to O'Connor's position?
(a) Guide features.
(b) Celestial navigation.
(c) Magnetic navigation.
(d) Topography.

3. What was Gann's seniority number when he completed flight school?
(a) 267.
(b) 245.
(c) 123.
(d) 347.

4. When Gann and his crew land in Greenland, what do they expect?
(a) A meeting with the captain.
(b) A thank-you dinner at the base.
(c) Their two-week break to start.
(d) Some food, rest, and a trip back to Goose Bay.

5. On Gann's flight with Hughen, the plane begins to ice up and quickly loses altitude and speed. What is Gann's reaction to this?
(a) He is concerned but confident.
(b) He is not shaken at all.
(c) He is aloof.
(d) He is quickly frightened.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gann view this situation and the last minute switching of planes?

2. After being transferred back to Natal, Gann spends the next few months on what type of routes?

3. What type of pilot was Ernest when he flew for the Air Transport Command?

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

5. Finish the sentence: Goose Bay initially features...

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