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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 of the following locations is not a stop on Gann's Newark route?
(a) Tallahassee.
(b) Buffalo.
(c) Erie.
(d) Cleveland.

2. How does Gann view Ross' Zen-like techniques?
(a) He enjoys these new techniques.
(b) He does not even notice they are happening.
(c) He thinks that they are quite fun.
(d) He finds them obnoxious.

3. On the one occasion, Gann flies with Hughen. What is their route?
(a) New York to Philadelphia.
(b) Nashville to Charlotte.
(c) Charlotte to Albany.
(d) New York to Nashville.

4. What does Gann believe about the other pilots' modesty when talking about their abilities?
(a) He believes they are bluffing.
(b) He does not care about the other pilots.
(c) He thinks that they are just shy.
(d) He thinks they must not be that skilled.

5. When Gann discovers that his demonstration flight will be on a DC-2, how does he feel?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He is dismayed.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is upset but pretends he is happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Again, Gann manages to mess up, but Ross is there to save the day. What does Gann realize after his first flight day with Ross?

2. What crew position does Grimes hold on Gann's flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

3. After landing his plane in Burbank in chapter 18, Gann hears news of Coney and Willingham. What is that news?

4. How is O'Connor's lost flight located?

5. What was Gann's seniority number when he completed flight school?

(see the answer key)

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