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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18 - "Tragedy and Escape - There is a Degree of Mercy Beyond Which Any Man is Rude to Inquire".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of these men did not attend flight school with Gann?
(a) Owen.
(b) Jerry.
(c) Mood.
(d) Carter.

2. In Agra, Gann's plane was so overloaded, he almost what?
(a) Eject from the plane.
(b) Dump his cargo in an empty field.
(c) Had to land in the Indian Ocean.
(d) Crashed into the Taj Mahal.

3. What type of aircraft does Gann enjoy flying because it is easy and new?
(a) The DC-3.
(b) The Tiger.
(c) The BC-4.
(d) The F27.

4. Why does Gann ask Robbins about Ross?
(a) Because Gann has heard Ross is a horrible flyer.
(b) Because Robbins and Ross are brothers.
(c) Because he knows about all the pilots and co-pilots.
(d) Because Robbins flies with Ross.

5. Why does Gann decide against requesting a transfer away from Ross?
(a) Because Ross will retire soon, and Gann will be the pilot.
(b) Because flying with Ross is an honor.
(c) Because he and Ross work well together.
(d) Because there is no one else to transfer to.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gann describe Ross' physical appearance?

2. Which one of the following stops was not on Gann's route to Chabua, Assam?

3. Where did Ross grow up as a child?

4. Towards the end of the novel, Gann notes that his favorite old co-pilot is now a pilot. What is the name of this former co-pilot?

5. As the plane nears its landing base in Greenland, what does Gann's plane skim while flying only feet above the water?

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