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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 part of Gann's plane has troubles on his flight from Belem, South America?
(a) The cabin door.
(b) The left wing.
(c) The engine's oil line.
(d) The landing gear.

2. How does Gann view Ross' Zen-like techniques?
(a) He enjoys these new techniques.
(b) He does not even notice they are happening.
(c) He thinks that they are quite fun.
(d) He finds them obnoxious.

3. Why does Gann ask Robbins about Ross?
(a) Because he knows about all the pilots and co-pilots.
(b) Because Gann has heard Ross is a horrible flyer.
(c) Because Robbins flies with Ross.
(d) Because Robbins and Ross are brothers.

4. To what island in Maine is Gann offered a position flying a cargo plane?
(a) St. Mary's Island.
(b) Martha's Vineyard.
(c) Long Island.
(d) Presque Island.

5. Where did Ross grow up as a child?
(a) Cleveland, OH.
(b) Lansing, MI.
(c) Detroit, MI.
(d) Massilon, OH.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ernest flew for the start-up company, between which two places did he fly mainly?

2. In chapter 6, what does the reader learn about the need for pilots on Gann's route?

3. What area is Gann assigned to upon graduation?

4. On Gann's flight with Hughen, the plane begins to ice up and quickly loses altitude and speed. What is Gann's reaction to this?

5. Which word best describes the flight from Goose Bay to Greenland?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Gann seem to feel about this seniority number?

2. What type of novel is "Fate Is the Hunter"?

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

4. How does Gann's demonstration flight go when he first flies for McCabe?

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

6. What does Gann learn about Ross' childhood?

7. Who is Robbins?

8. How does the U.S. intend to further its aviation influence in South America?

9. Who is Ernest Gann?

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

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