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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What eliminates the visibility on Gann's flight to Goose Bay?
(a) Dense smoke.
(b) Snow flurries.
(c) Thick fog.
(d) Heavy hail.

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

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

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

5. What type of pilot was Ernest when he flew for the Air Transport Command?
(a) A special forces pilot.
(b) An air raid pilot.
(c) A civil pilot.
(d) A fighter pilot.

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

7. What does Keim expect from his new co-pilot?
(a) Keim expects Gann to take the lead as much as possible.
(b) Keim expects Gann to share all responsibilities 50/50.
(c) Keim expects nothing much from Gann.
(d) Keim expects Gann to be completely subordinate.

8. When Gann co-pilots on other routes, he sometimes flies a DC-3. How does Gann view the DC-3's flying capabilities?
(a) He does not really care either way.
(b) He hates flying the DC-3.
(c) He thinks that the DC-3 is exactly like the DC-2.
(d) He likes the easy comfort of the new plane.

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

10. What plane does Gann find abandoned on his first shuttle flight to South America?
(a) A Runners 42.
(b) A Shooters 56.
(c) A Junkers 86.
(d) A Kickers 97.

11. Upon leaving Wilkes-Barre, Ross allows Gann to fly to the next location. What is that location?
(a) New York City.
(b) Syracuse.
(c) Buffalo.
(d) Albany.

12. Why is America so intent on gaining influence in South America as World War II looms?
(a) Because they like South America.
(b) Because Germany is very influential there.
(c) Because South America is their ally.
(d) Because Russia is influential there.

13. 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) The overhead bin.
(d) Under Gann's seat.

14. What does Gann say that he is stalked by?
(a) Passion.
(b) The Unknown.
(c) Fate.
(d) Love.

15. Heavy with fuel and equipment, what is the mph Gann's plane averages on the way to Greenland?
(a) 1,005 mph.
(b) 115 mph.
(c) 515 mph.
(d) 1,500 mph.

Short Answer Questions

1. Initially, how does Gann view Keim's character?

2. Occasionally, Gann co-pilots for other pilots on a route from Newark to which main city?

3. Which aircraft were the students primarily taught to fly?

4. What are Gann and his co-pilot looking for by following the river through the jungles of South America?

5. What happens to the airline industry due to the wartime economy?

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