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

2. Emotionally, how does Gann feel about finally being promoted to pilot?
(a) He is humble.
(b) He is terrified.
(c) He finds it satisfying .
(d) He finds it too much work.

3. Why can't Lester fly anymore?
(a) The school does not like him to fly.
(b) He is not licensed anymore.
(c) He is afraid of being in the air.
(d) He has several physical wounds.

4. Where is Gann when he first hears of the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor?
(a) San Juan.
(b) Panama.
(c) Santa Barbara.
(d) Managua.

5. After the Wilkes-Barre incident, Ross decides to let Gann land at their next stop. How is that landing?
(a) It goes smoothly.
(b) It is botched by Gann.
(c) Ross changes his mind and lands the plane himself.
(d) It is rough but due to weather only.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Ross grow up as a child?

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

3. Again, Gann manages to mess up, but Ross is there to save the day. What does Gann realize after his first flight day with Ross?

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

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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