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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) Smith and O'Ryan.
(b) Robertson and LaFrenier.
(c) Ditmeyer and Braseman.
(d) Bradford and Millington.

2. How many men does Gann note it takes to fly the C-87?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 6.

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

4. How does Gann feel about trying to find a strange airport in Iceland?
(a) Angry.
(b) Tense.
(c) Prepared.
(d) Upbeat.

5. Who does Gann end up living with during his time in Brazil?
(a) Keim.
(b) Johnson.
(c) O'Connor.
(d) Ross.

6. Which notable military leader does Gann have the honor of flying?
(a) General Dwight Eisenhower.
(b) General Mark Clark.
(c) Captain John Dubois.
(d) Lieutenant Mark McAllister.

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

8. Upon arrival in Iceland, the British Air Force tells Gann what action saved his plane from being found by enemy fighters?
(a) Their silent landing.
(b) Their covert radio signals.
(c) Their very low approach.
(d) Their climb to 11,000 feet.

9. Which one of the following stops was not on Gann's route to Chabua, Assam?
(a) Ascension Island.
(b) Madagascar.
(c) Gaya, India.
(d) Kano, Nigeria.

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

11. What elevation must Gann reach to fly over the Hump?
(a) 16,000'.
(b) 14,000'.
(c) 32,000'.
(d) 20,000'.

12. An inspector administers a flight test for Dudley. What does the inspector do after the test?
(a) Demands Dudley surrender his license.
(b) Commends Dudley for his flying skills.
(c) Passes out from the altitude changes.
(d) Writes a letter of commendation for Dudley.

13. How does Gann react when he finds that O'Connor has snatched the C-87 that Gann and his crew were supposed to fly on their route to Greenland, sticking them instead with the older C-47?
(a) He writes a sarcastic note to O'Connor.
(b) He thinks nothing of it.
(c) He is fine because O'Connor has seniority.
(d) He laughs at the good joke O'Connor has played on him.

14. When Gann locates O'Connor's flight in Chapter 12, what is done?
(a) The British Royal Air Force takes over.
(b) The Coast Guard is called in.
(c) Supplies are dropped to him.
(d) He is airlifted out.

15. What new navigation trick is used to help keep planes on route to O'Connor's position?
(a) Guide features.
(b) Topography.
(c) Magnetic navigation.
(d) Celestial navigation.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many days of searching have passed before O'Connor is located?

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

3. Towards the end of the novel, Gann notes that he is transferred back to Natal and has managed to log how much flying time?

4. After being transferred back to Natal, Gann spends the next few months on what type of routes?

5. Gann mentions the death of Watkins. How does Watkins die?

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