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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After the Wilkes-Barre incident, Ross decides to let Gann land at their next stop. How is that landing?
(a) It is rough but due to weather only.
(b) It goes smoothly.
(c) It is botched by Gann.
(d) Ross changes his mind and lands the plane himself.

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

4. What is the main load on the cargo planes that Gann pilots for the military when he first begins flying on their behalf?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Equipment for the U.S. Armed Forces.
(c) Canned food.
(d) Passengers on commercial flights.

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

6. What happened to the start-up company Gann worked for after World War II?
(a) It failed.
(b) It became the biggest air carrier of all time.
(c) It became Southwest Airlines.
(d) Gann became the president of the company.

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

8. How long is the trip from Goose Bay to Greenland estimated to be for Gann and his crew?
(a) 2,100 miles.
(b) 1,500 miles.
(c) 1,300 miles.
(d) 3,100 miles.

9. What type of pilot was Lester in his flying days?
(a) A water plane pilot.
(b) A commercial pilot.
(c) A Navy fighter pilot.
(d) A crop dusting pilot.

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

11. Which word best describes the flight from Goose Bay to Greenland?
(a) Fun.
(b) Short.
(c) Calm.
(d) Nerve-racking.

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

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

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

15. While Gann is straightening out the mess with the missing item in Wilkes-Barre, what is Ross doing?
(a) Helping Gann search for the missing item.
(b) Taking off without a co-pilot.
(c) Taking a nap.
(d) Eating lunch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the base where Gann lands in Greenland?

2. Why is America so intent on gaining influence in South America as World War II looms?

3. How does Gann describe Ross' demeanor?

4. How does Ross seem to handle and respond to Gann's mistakes at Wilkes-Barre and various other stops on their first flight?

5. What character traits does Gann seem to attribute to his fellow pilots?

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