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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. As more experienced pilots move into Gann's route, what happens to Gann?
(a) He is given a promotion to captain.
(b) He is demoted back to co-pilot.
(c) He is fired.
(d) He is paired with an experienced co-pilot.

2. In chapter 14, which flight schoolmate of Gann's does the reader learn is killed in a flight accident?
(a) Gay.
(b) Mood.
(c) Oliver.
(d) Thomas.

3. What type of training does McIntosh provide?
(a) Secondary training.
(b) Classroom training.
(c) Mental training.
(d) Simulated training.

4. Finish the sentence: Goose Bay initially features...
(a) ...no navigational assets.
(b) ...a welcome home for Gann and his crew.
(c) ...top-notch navigational tools.
(d) ...a wide array of planes and equipment.

5. What types of trips will Gann be flying while at Newark?
(a) Trips carrying passengers and mail.
(b) Trips bombing enemy territory.
(c) Trips carrying weapons and arms.
(d) Trips carrying foreign dignitaries.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which South American city are new planes to be delivered?

2. What new navigation trick is used to help keep planes on route to O'Connor's position?

3. Throughout the text, how does Gann seem to respond to this seniority number?

4. In Chapter 6, how long does Gann see himself holding his pilot position?

5. What does Gann glean in his time spent co-piloting with an array of different pilots?

(see the answer key)

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