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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) Night vision.
(b) Positioning the seat for maximum visibility.
(c) Flying high and above the weather.
(d) Flying low and close to the ground.

2. Which part of Gann's plane has troubles on his flight from Belem, South America?
(a) The cabin door.
(b) The engine's oil line.
(c) The landing gear.
(d) The left wing.

3. Why can't Lester fly anymore?
(a) He has several physical wounds.
(b) The school does not like him to fly.
(c) He is afraid of being in the air.
(d) He is not licensed anymore.

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

5. Which best describes Hughen?
(a) A novice pilot.
(b) A very experienced pilot.
(c) A poorly trained pilot.
(d) A young man.

6. 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 angry and yells.
(b) He is mocking and rude.
(c) He is tolerant.
(d) He is sad.

7. Generally, how do landings on Gann's Newark route seem to be executed?
(a) They are prolonged and exciting.
(b) The are long and dull.
(c) They are short and sweet.
(d) They are quick and dangerous.

8. As more experienced pilots move into Gann's route, what happens to Gann?
(a) He is paired with an experienced co-pilot.
(b) He is given a promotion to captain.
(c) He is demoted back to co-pilot.
(d) He is fired.

9. What type of instructors are McIntosh and Lester?
(a) Easygoing but tough.
(b) Irresponsible and rude.
(c) Free-spirited and easy.
(d) Driven and demanding.

10. What type of special school does McIntosh invite Gann to attend?
(a) A school for top secret fighter missions.
(b) Top Gun academy.
(c) A school for celestial navigation.
(d) A school for paratroop pilots.

11. In what other war, besides World War II, did Ernest fly?
(a) The Korean War.
(b) The Persian Gulf War.
(c) The Battle of the Bulge.
(d) The Vietnam War.

12. What types of trips will Gann be flying while at Newark?
(a) Trips carrying foreign dignitaries.
(b) Trips carrying weapons and arms.
(c) Trips carrying passengers and mail.
(d) Trips bombing enemy territory.

13. To what island in Maine is Gann offered a position flying a cargo plane?
(a) St. Mary's Island.
(b) Martha's Vineyard.
(c) Long Island.
(d) Presque Island.

14. On Gann's flight with Hughen, the plane begins to ice up and quickly loses altitude and speed. What is Gann's reaction to this?
(a) He is concerned but confident.
(b) He is quickly frightened.
(c) He is aloof.
(d) He is not shaken at all.

15. Where did Ernest Gann fly primarily prior to World War II?
(a) South Pacific.
(b) New England.
(c) Canada.
(d) The Northwest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Ernest retire from flying?

2. What happened to the start-up company Gann worked for after World War II?

3. What type of pilot was Lester in his flying days?

4. Why does McCabe reassign Gann?

5. What is McCabe assessing during the demonstration flight?

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