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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 elevation must Gann reach to fly over the Hump?
(a) 16,000'.
(b) 14,000'.
(c) 32,000'.
(d) 20,000'.

2. What factor determines whether all the stops on the route are reached?
(a) The fuel meter.
(b) The weather.
(c) Gann's attitude.
(d) The importance of the airport.

3. In Chapter 6, how long does Gann see himself holding his pilot position?
(a) He thinks it will not last long.
(b) He does not even think about it.
(c) He thinks it will be short because he will be promoted again.
(d) He thinks he will be a pilot forever.

4. What type of pilot is Ross considered by other pilots and Gann?
(a) The worst pilot on his route.
(b) Devilishly handsome.
(c) The best pilot on his route.
(d) A pushover pilot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 17, what new engines has Gann's DC-4A been outfitted with for his flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

2. Gann spent some time between wars flying overseas; where did he fly?

3. While at Goose Bay, what locations does Gann realize will offer excellent staging areas during the war?

4. What does Gann finally find out was the cause of the vibrations on his flight in chapter 18?

5. In Chapter 10, to what city in Iceland are Gann and his crew expected to fly their next cargo load?

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