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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. What type of airplanes do most of the students already know how to pilot?
(a) Large commercial jets.
(b) None of them, except Gann, knows how to fly.
(c) Fighter planes.
(d) Small airplanes.

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

3. What type of aircraft does Gann think is a cantankerous and difficult machine?
(a) The DC-2.
(b) The 747.
(c) The BC-4.
(d) The DC-3.

4. What eliminates the visibility on Gann's flight to Goose Bay?
(a) Heavy hail.
(b) Thick fog.
(c) Dense smoke.
(d) Snow flurries.

5. In chapter 5, the author refers to the opening of a new airport. What is the name of that airport?
(a) La Guardia.
(b) JFK.
(c) O'Hare.
(d) Pittsburgh International.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Heavy with fuel and equipment, what is the mph Gann's plane averages on the way to Greenland?

3. Why is America so intent on gaining influence in South America as World War II looms?

4. 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?

5. How does Gann feel about trying to find a strange airport in Iceland?

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