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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. Upon landing at Wilkes-Barre, what item can Gann not locate?
(a) The mailbag.
(b) The cargo door.
(c) The breaks.
(d) His headphone.

2. In which South American city are new planes to be delivered?
(a) Bogota.
(b) Lima.
(c) Rio de Janeiro.
(d) Brasilia.

3. What is the main load on the cargo planes that Gann pilots for the military when he first begins flying on their behalf?
(a) Canned food.
(b) Equipment for the U.S. Armed Forces.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Passengers on commercial flights.

4. Upon leaving Wilkes-Barre, Ross allows Gann to fly to the next location. What is that location?
(a) New York City.
(b) Albany.
(c) Syracuse.
(d) Buffalo.

5. How many men did Gann attend flight school with?
(a) 234.
(b) 13.
(c) 45.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the new C-87 as compared to the C-47?

2. What type of shoes does Ross wear?

3. The technical issues on the C-54 cause a fire in what part of Gann's plane?

4. What kind of airplanes does the U.S. promise to bring to South America for no extra costs?

5. How is Dudley described in the novel?

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