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

2. When Gann locates O'Connor's flight in Chapter 12, what is done?
(a) The British Royal Air Force takes over.
(b) The Coast Guard is called in.
(c) He is airlifted out.
(d) Supplies are dropped to him.

3. In Chapter 16, which pilot from his past does Gann join in flying at a newly formed airline with flights from California to Honolulu?
(a) McCabe.
(b) Keim.
(c) Ross.
(d) Sloniger.

4. Which notable military leader does Gann have the honor of flying?
(a) General Dwight Eisenhower.
(b) General Mark Clark.
(c) Captain John Dubois.
(d) Lieutenant Mark McAllister.

5. In what other war, besides World War II, did Ernest fly?
(a) The Persian Gulf War.
(b) The Battle of the Bulge.
(c) The Vietnam War.
(d) The Korean War.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gann spend his time as a pilot doing?

2. How does Gann describe Ross' physical appearance?

3. How many men did Gann attend flight school with?

4. What plane is Ross considered the master of?

5. After a leave of absence, Gann flies route AM-21. What does he think of this route?

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