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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. When Ernest flew for the start-up company, between which two places did he fly mainly?
(a) Colorado and Havana.
(b) Mexico and New York.
(c) Florida and Canada.
(d) California and Hawaii.

2. Moments after taking off from Steensville, what technical issue do Gann and his crew have to deal with?
(a) A fuel line bursts.
(b) They cannot get the plane to stabilize.
(c) Something gets caught in one of the main engines.
(d) They are unable to switch off the high-pressure hydraulic system.

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

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

5. In chapter 6, what does the reader learn about the need for pilots on Gann's route?
(a) His route is fine with pilots.
(b) His route has a surplus of pilots.
(c) His route needs more co-pilots.
(d) His route needs pilots.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following tricks does Ross teach Gann for flying in severe weather?

2. 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?

3. On the one occasion, Gann flies with Hughen. What is their route?

4. In chapter 14, which flight schoolmate of Gann's does the reader learn is killed in a flight accident?

5. Where is Steensville located?

(see the answer key)

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