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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following tricks does Ross teach Gann for flying in severe weather?
(a) Flying low and close to the ground.
(b) Night vision.
(c) Positioning the seat for maximum visibility.
(d) Flying high and above the weather.

2. How does Ross seem to handle and respond to Gann's mistakes at Wilkes-Barre and various other stops on their first flight?
(a) He is mocking and rude.
(b) He is sad.
(c) He is tolerant.
(d) He is angry and yells.

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

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

5. As the plane nears its landing base in Greenland, what does Gann's plane skim while flying only feet above the water?
(a) Pods of whales.
(b) White-capped waves.
(c) Sandbars.
(d) Tops of icebergs.

6. Midway through the novel, which dangerous disease does Gann become stricken with?
(a) West Nile virus.
(b) AIDS.
(c) Yellow fever.
(d) Malaria.

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

8. Where did Ross grow up as a child?
(a) Detroit, MI.
(b) Massilon, OH.
(c) Cleveland, OH.
(d) Lansing, MI.

9. What is the cargo load Gann and his crew are taking to Goose Bay?
(a) Steel radio masts.
(b) Aluminum can lids.
(c) Scrap metal.
(d) Tank tires.

10. How does Gann view this situation and the last minute switching of planes?
(a) Being protected by love.
(b) Being stalked by fate.
(c) Being watched by death.
(d) Being saved by chance.

11. In chapter 8, which friend of Gann's joins the route AM-21 as a pilot?
(a) Mood.
(b) Dexter.
(c) McIntosh.
(d) Cooper.

12. Why does Gann ask Robbins about Ross?
(a) Because Robbins and Ross are brothers.
(b) Because Robbins flies with Ross.
(c) Because he knows about all the pilots and co-pilots.
(d) Because Gann has heard Ross is a horrible flyer.

13. Which aircraft were the students primarily taught to fly?
(a) 747's and DC-2's.
(b) DC-2's and DC-3's.
(c) BC-4's and F27's.
(d) Tigers and BC-4's.

14. In chapter 6, what does the reader learn about the need for pilots on Gann's route?
(a) His route needs pilots.
(b) His route needs more co-pilots.
(c) His route has a surplus of pilots.
(d) His route is fine with pilots.

15. Whose methods and practices does flight school teach the pilots?
(a) British Airlines.
(b) Northern Airlines.
(c) Euro Airlines.
(d) American Airlines.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is McCabe assessing during the demonstration flight?

3. What area is Gann assigned to upon graduation?

4. What kind of airplanes does the U.S. promise to bring to South America for no extra costs?

5. What does Ross do as Gann repeatedly makes the same mistakes?

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