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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. Trying to show his technical ability to Ross, what does Gann try to do immediately upon Ross' signal?
(a) Snatch up the landing gear.
(b) Start the engines.
(c) Do a double barrel roll.
(d) Break the sound barrier.

2. What happened to the start-up company Gann worked for after World War II?
(a) It became Southwest Airlines.
(b) It became the biggest air carrier of all time.
(c) Gann became the president of the company.
(d) It failed.

3. What does Gann say that he is stalked by?
(a) The Unknown.
(b) Love.
(c) Fate.
(d) Passion.

4. In chapter 4, what do we learn has happened to Gann while flying with Ross?
(a) Gann decides that he does not want to fly anymore and quits.
(b) Gann's flying abilities are miserable.
(c) Gann's flying abilities have vastly improved.
(d) Gann feels ready to be a head pilot.

5. How does Gann describe Ross' physical appearance?
(a) He is dirty but strong.
(b) He is short and skinny.
(c) He is clean and powerfully built.
(d) He is tall and rather round.

Short Answer Questions

1. As more experienced pilots move into Gann's route, what happens to Gann?

2. How does the author describe South America's aviation facilities?

3. In which South American city are new planes to be delivered?

4. What type of airplanes do most of the students already know how to pilot?

5. On the one occasion, Gann flies with Hughen. What is their route?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Pilots are assigned a seniority number. Why is this number important?

3. What does Gann do with the abandoned German plane that he locates in South America on his initial flight over there?

4. What is Gann's view of his promotion to pilot?

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

6. How does Gann spend his trans-Atlantic flight?

7. How is Ross viewed as a pilot by others on the route?

8. Who is Robbins?

9. Who is Ernest Gann?

10. Describe the scene as Gann and his crew approach Greenland.

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