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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. 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?
(a) He is not shaken at all.
(b) He is aloof.
(c) He is quickly frightened.
(d) He is concerned but confident.

2. Which best describes Hughen?
(a) A young man.
(b) A novice pilot.
(c) A poorly trained pilot.
(d) A very experienced pilot.

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

4. While Gann is recovering from his illness, what are other pilots receiving?
(a) Their pink slips.
(b) Their pension payments.
(c) Their vacation pay.
(d) Their war activation letters.

5. Initially, how does Gann view Keim's character?
(a) Gann sees Keim as domineering and arrogant.
(b) He thinks Keim is patient and kind.
(c) He thinks Keim is a great teacher and is tough.
(d) Gann thinks Keim is a pushover and not very skilled.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose methods and practices does flight school teach the pilots?

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

3. What type of training does McIntosh provide?

4. What does Ross reveal when he hears Gann is not Army-taught as a pilot?

5. Which part of Gann's plane has troubles on his flight from Belem, South America?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Gann feel about flying the Douglas DC-2 and DC-3?

3. What does Gann learn about Ross' childhood?

4. What are some of Keim's characteristics and qualities?

5. While flying over the jungles of South America in search of an airport, what random decision do Gann and his co-pilot make, and what is the outcome?

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

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

8. How does Gann describe Ross?

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

10. What role did Gann have during the wars?

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