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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the very end of the novel, the reader learns that Gann has logged nearly how many flight hours?
(a) 20,000.
(b) 10,000.
(c) 12,000.
(d) 30,000.

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

3. At Nelson's airline, what does Gann's seniority number mean?
(a) He is pilot to more experienced co-pilots.
(b) He is pilot to less experienced co-pilots.
(c) He is co-pilot to less experienced pilots.
(d) He is co-pilot to more experienced pilots.

4. Where on the plane is the ominous shaking taking place on Gann's flight to Burbank?
(a) Over the left wing.
(b) Over the right wing.
(c) In the cockpit.
(d) In the tail section.

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

6. 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 thinks nothing of it.
(b) He writes a sarcastic note to O'Connor.
(c) He is fine because O'Connor has seniority.
(d) He laughs at the good joke O'Connor has played on him.

7. What does Gann note "saved the day" when his Douglas C-54 has technical issues, causing a potentially life threatening situation?
(a) His flying ability.
(b) The engineers' skills.
(c) The plane's wingspan.
(d) His proximity to the runway.

8. Gann mentions the death of Watkins. How does Watkins die?
(a) In a controlled flight-into-terrain accident.
(b) An enemy plane shot down his aircraft.
(c) In a car accident.
(d) In a landing gone wrong.

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

10. At the end of the novel, Gann is flying for the new airline, another war begins, and he is stationed at which base?
(a) Wake Island.
(b) Indonesia.
(c) Hawaii.
(d) Hiroshima.

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

12. After a leave of absence, Gann flies route AM-21. What does he think of this route?
(a) He likes the brevity of the route.
(b) He does not mind it either way.
(c) He finds it stilting.
(d) He finds the route exciting.

13. 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.

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

15. How long does it take for the men of O'Connor's lost flight to be rescued?
(a) Twelve days.
(b) One week.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Five days.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Dudley described in the novel?

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

4. Which of the following is not an attribute that is causing difficulties in rescuing O'Connor?

5. In Chapter 17, what new engines has Gann's DC-4A been outfitted with for his flight from San Francisco to Honolulu?

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