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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. Where does Gann mention the technician looks for the missing item when they are in Wilkes-Barre?
(a) The tail compartment.
(b) The food storage area.
(c) Under Gann's seat.
(d) The overhead bin.

2. When the missing item cannot be located in Wilkes-Barre, what happens to the flight?
(a) The flight is delayed.
(b) The rest of the flights are cancelled.
(c) Nothing, everything is fine and on time.
(d) The flight is redirected to another route.

3. Upon arrival in Iceland, the British Air Force tells Gann what action saved his plane from being found by enemy fighters?
(a) Their covert radio signals.
(b) Their very low approach.
(c) Their silent landing.
(d) Their climb to 11,000 feet.

4. Throughout the text, how does Gann seem to respond to this seniority number?
(a) He dismisses the number altogether.
(b) He mourns for his low number.
(c) He brags about his low number.
(d) He complains about his high number.

5. Why does McCabe reassign Gann?
(a) Because he did not have a good demonstration flight.
(b) Because he already has a co-pilot.
(c) Because he is jealous of Gann's skills.
(d) Because he thinks Gann can help another pilot .

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not an attribute that is causing difficulties in rescuing O'Connor?

2. What dangerous mishap happens seconds after Gann takes off in a Douglas C-54 in Chapter 14?

3. In what other war, besides World War II, did Ernest fly?

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

5. What does Ross reveal when he hears Gann is not Army-taught as a pilot?

(see the answer key)

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