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

2. Which ocean does the crew fly over on their way to drop their cargo in Greenland?
(a) Atlantic Ocean.
(b) Pacific Ocean.
(c) Indian Ocean.
(d) Arctic Ocean.

3. Where is Gann's flight from Honolulu headed after landing in Burbank?
(a) San Jose.
(b) Portland.
(c) Ontario.
(d) Oakland.

4. What plane is Ross considered the master of?
(a) The DC-2.
(b) The DC-3.
(c) The DC-5.
(d) The DC-4.

5. What type of adverse weather is Gann's flying route used to experiencing?
(a) Low lying snowfall.
(b) Sudden, heavy thunderstorms.
(c) Large, golf ball-sized hail.
(d) Deep, dense fog.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following topics does Gann not ponder while flying from Goose Bay to Greenland?

2. Upon landing at Wilkes-Barre, what item can Gann not locate?

3. 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?

4. In the prologue, which co-pilot does Ernest mention?

5. Generally, how do landings on Gann's Newark route seem to be executed?

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