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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which ocean does the crew fly over on their way to drop their cargo in Greenland?
(a) Indian Ocean.
(b) Pacific Ocean.
(c) Atlantic Ocean.
(d) Arctic Ocean.

2. Upon landing at Wilkes-Barre, what item can Gann not locate?
(a) The cargo door.
(b) The breaks.
(c) His headphone.
(d) The mailbag.

3. In chapter 8, which friend of Gann's joins the route AM-21 as a pilot?
(a) Mood.
(b) Dexter.
(c) Cooper.
(d) McIntosh.

4. What eliminates the visibility on Gann's flight to Goose Bay?
(a) Snow flurries.
(b) Heavy hail.
(c) Thick fog.
(d) Dense smoke.

5. What type of special school does McIntosh invite Gann to attend?
(a) Top Gun academy.
(b) A school for top secret fighter missions.
(c) A school for paratroop pilots.
(d) A school for celestial navigation.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gann discovers that his demonstration flight will be on a DC-2, how does he feel?

2. How does Gann view this situation and the last minute switching of planes?

3. Who is Robbins?

4. How does Gann describe Ross' physical appearance?

5. When Gann co-pilots on other routes, he sometimes flies a DC-3. How does Gann view the DC-3's flying capabilities?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Gann appreciate his shorter AM-21 route?

2. Gann is stationed in Maine as a civilian pilot. What does he do as a civilian pilot while stationed there?

3. What are some responsibilities that Gann will be doing while flying at Newark?

4. What does Gann learn about Ross' childhood?

5. How does Gann describe Ross?

6. How does weather affect Gann's route in AM-21 and his ability to land at his stops?

7. Briefly describe Lester and his teaching style.

8. What role did Gann have during the wars?

9. Briefly describe McIntosh and his teaching style.

10. Who is Robbins?

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