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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Finish the sentence: Goose Bay initially features...
(a) ...a wide array of planes and equipment.
(b) ...a welcome home for Gann and his crew.
(c) ...no navigational assets.
(d) ...top-notch navigational tools.

3. What does Ross do as Gann repeatedly makes the same mistakes?
(a) Verbally insults him.
(b) Encourages him.
(c) Kicks him out of the cockpit.
(d) Nothing.

4. How does Gann describe the view as they approach their destination in Greenland?
(a) Shining city lights.
(b) Coastal cliffs and craggy fjords.
(c) Smooth white beaches.
(d) Flat marshlands.

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

6. What type of airplanes do most of the students already know how to pilot?
(a) Small airplanes.
(b) Large commercial jets.
(c) Fighter planes.
(d) None of them, except Gann, knows how to fly.

7. What character traits does Gann seem to attribute to his fellow pilots?
(a) He sees them as jealous and unskilled.
(b) He sees them as gracious and supportive.
(c) He sees them as jealous and proud.
(d) He sees them as humble yet skilled.

8. What kind of airplanes does the U.S. promise to bring to South America for no extra costs?
(a) Franklin Flyer.
(b) Boeing Boomerangs.
(c) Lockheed Lodestars.
(d) Airbus Armada.

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

10. What are Gann and his co-pilot looking for by following the river through the jungles of South America?
(a) An empty field.
(b) An airport.
(c) A waterfall.
(d) An enemy base.

11. Initially, how does Gann view Keim's character?
(a) He thinks Keim is patient and kind.
(b) Gann thinks Keim is a pushover and not very skilled.
(c) Gann sees Keim as domineering and arrogant.
(d) He thinks Keim is a great teacher and is tough.

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

13. How far off altitude was Gann's plane?
(a) 70'.
(b) 60'.
(c) 45'.
(d) 50'.

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of routes are the men being trained to fly?

2. In Chapter 8, Gann is assigned a new flight crew on his cargo plane; which of the following men is not a member of Gann's new crew?

3. What does Gann glean in his time spent co-piloting with an array of different pilots?

4. Heavy with fuel and equipment, what is the mph Gann's plane averages on the way to Greenland?

5. In Chapter 6, how long does Gann see himself holding his pilot position?

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