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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Towards the end of the novel, Gann notes that he is transferred back to Natal and has managed to log how much flying time?
(a) 2,598 hours, 38 minutes.
(b) 5,972 hours, 40 minutes.
(c) 5,622 hours, 39 minutes.
(d) 4,627 hours, 29 minutes.

2. Initially, how does Gann view his new role flying on behalf of the military?
(a) He enjoys the freedom of it.
(b) He misses being a commercial pilot.
(c) He finds it too strict.
(d) He finds it too boring.

3. How does Gann describe his home in Brazil?
(a) A big beach home.
(b) Simple and neat.
(c) Full of insects and vermin.
(d) Small but clean.

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

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

6. With a fire in the plane, Gann knows he must try to land. What does he see that overjoys him as he tries to land?
(a) A clear view of the runway.
(b) Another plane ushering him onto the runway.
(c) A small hole in the weather.
(d) The fire beginning to burn out.

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

8. Where is Steensville located?
(a) Edwards Island.
(b) Quebec.
(c) Nova Scotia.
(d) Newfoundland.

9. Gann learns that in one day, how many planes are lost trying to fly over the Hump?
(a) 4.
(b) 9.
(c) 1.
(d) 7.

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

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

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

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

14. By the time Gann's crew reaches Iceland, about how long have they been flying?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 16 hours.
(d) 48 hours.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon arrival in Iceland, the British Air Force tells Gann what action saved his plane from being found by enemy fighters?

2. How is Dudley described in the novel?

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

4. In Chapter 10, to what city in Iceland are Gann and his crew expected to fly their next cargo load?

5. When Gann locates O'Connor's flight in Chapter 12, what is done?

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