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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two names below does Gann never mention as being part of his crew while he pilots the C-54?
(a) Robertson and LaFrenier.
(b) Smith and O'Ryan.
(c) Bradford and Millington.
(d) Ditmeyer and Braseman.

2. What does Gann finally find out was the cause of the vibrations on his flight in chapter 18?
(a) A pigeon was in the cargo bay.
(b) It was coming from a loose seat.
(c) A critical bolt was missing from the plane.
(d) The tail was new and needed to be broken in.

3. The C-87 is a new plane used mainly for what purpose?
(a) Shorter hauls.
(b) Icy flights.
(c) North American flights.
(d) Cross-Atlantic airlifts.

4. How many days of searching have passed before O'Connor is located?
(a) One day.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two days.
(d) Four days.

5. Where is Gann's flight from Honolulu headed after landing in Burbank?
(a) Portland.
(b) Ontario.
(c) San Jose.
(d) Oakland.

6. In Chapter 11, Gann notes that he, as most pilots, flies between Goose Bay and which other stop?
(a) Nova Scotia.
(b) London, England.
(c) Prestwick, Scotland.
(d) Dublin.

7. What were the deaths of the co-pilots and pilots who died during the DC-4 engine investigations attributed to?
(a) Poor sparkplugs.
(b) Bad wiring.
(c) Pilot error.
(d) Ice formations.

8. Which of the following is not an attribute that is causing difficulties in rescuing O'Connor?
(a) Worsening weather.
(b) The short daylight hours.
(c) His distant location.
(d) Dangerous flying conditions.

9. The technical issues on the C-54 cause a fire in what part of Gann's plane?
(a) The back right wing.
(b) One of the engines.
(c) A small forward baggage compartment.
(d) The airplane's tail.

10. How is Dudley described in the novel?
(a) Friendly and well-meaning.
(b) Meek.
(c) Loud-talking.
(d) Very skilled.

11. On one trip, Gann flies with Howe, his co-pilot. How does he view Howe?
(a) He admires him, but does not want to be like him.
(b) He thinks he is a nice young man with a bright future.
(c) He thinks he is inexperienced.
(d) He wants to end up just like Howe.

12. What dangerous mishap happens seconds after Gann takes off in a Douglas C-54 in Chapter 14?
(a) Three engines begin to misfire.
(b) One of the wings loses a flap.
(c) The cabin depressurizes.
(d) The landing gear will not retract.

13. Moments after taking off from Steensville, what technical issue do Gann and his crew have to deal with?
(a) They are unable to switch off the high-pressure hydraulic system.
(b) They cannot get the plane to stabilize.
(c) A fuel line bursts.
(d) Something gets caught in one of the main engines.

14. What happens to the new engines on Gann's DC-4A as they are flying from San Francisco?
(a) The back engines catch fire.
(b) Two of them burn through their fuel too quickly.
(c) They run too slow to keep the plane at a cruising altitude.
(d) They all sputter and eventually fail.

15. Gann performs a personal inspection of his plane during a flight from Honolulu to Burbank and decides that the vibration is what?
(a) Is just turbulence.
(b) Is very serious.
(c) Is coming from a loose seat.
(d) Is not serious.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 16, which pilot from his past does Gann join in flying at a newly formed airline with flights from California to Honolulu?

2. When Gann and his crew land in Greenland, what do they expect?

3. At Nelson's airline, what does Gann's seniority number mean?

4. Towards the end of the novel, Gann notes that his favorite old co-pilot is now a pilot. What is the name of this former co-pilot?

5. Who does Gann end up living with during his time in Brazil?

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