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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Gann is recovering from his illness, what are other pilots receiving?
(a) Their pension payments.
(b) Their pink slips.
(c) Their vacation pay.
(d) Their war activation letters.

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

3. What is the name of the base where Gann lands in Greenland?
(a) Baliss Bay.
(b) St. John's Base.
(c) Bluie-West-One.
(d) Fjordstrom.

4. Ross begins using Zen-like techniques with Gann to do what?
(a) To develop Gann's confidence.
(b) To make Gann choke under pressure.
(c) To practice his hypnotism.
(d) To help Gann sleep.

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

6. In chapter 6, how many pilots and co-pilots does Gann mention are killed in crashes?
(a) 1 pilot and 2 co-pilots.
(b) 2 pilots and 3 co-pilots.
(c) 1 pilot and 1 co-pilot.
(d) 2 pilots and 2 co-pilots.

7. Gann spent some time between wars flying overseas; where did he fly?
(a) The South Pacific.
(b) Australia.
(c) Siberia.
(d) Antarctica.

8. How does Gann view Ross' Zen-like techniques?
(a) He thinks that they are quite fun.
(b) He finds them obnoxious.
(c) He enjoys these new techniques.
(d) He does not even notice they are happening.

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

10. Which two pilots does Gann mention in chapter 7 have recently died in a crash?
(a) Cooper and Jackson.
(b) Cooper and Owens.
(c) Harold and Boone.
(d) Charles and Dixon.

11. What does Ross reveal when he hears Gann is not Army-taught as a pilot?
(a) He believes everyone should be Army-taught.
(b) That he only flies with Army-taught pilots.
(c) That he is not Army-taught, either.
(d) That he does not know what Army-taught means.

12. What type of routes are the men being trained to fly?
(a) Low routes.
(b) Commercial routes.
(c) Fighter routes.
(d) Secret routes.

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

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

15. How did Gann feel upon returning to his normal route after World War II?
(a) He loved returning to his normal route.
(b) The short route bored him.
(c) He was emotionally scarred from the war.
(d) He did not go back to that route.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes the flight from Goose Bay to Greenland?

2. When the missing item cannot be located in Wilkes-Barre, what happens to the flight?

3. Which of the following locations is not a stop on Gann's Newark route?

4. How does the author describe Keim's physical appearance?

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

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