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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. Why is America so intent on gaining influence in South America as World War II looms?
(a) Because they like South America.
(b) Because Germany is very influential there.
(c) Because South America is their ally.
(d) Because Russia is influential there.

2. How long is the trip from Goose Bay to Greenland estimated to be for Gann and his crew?
(a) 3,100 miles.
(b) 2,100 miles.
(c) 1,300 miles.
(d) 1,500 miles.

3. How many round trips per week will Gann be required to do at Newark?
(a) 13.
(b) 0.
(c) 2.
(d) 8.

4. How does the author describe South America's aviation facilities?
(a) Poor to non-existent.
(b) Plentiful but in need of updating.
(c) In progress and growing.
(d) Top of the line.

5. When Gann sees the base of Goose Bay in the middle of such natural beauty, how does he feel about the location of the base?
(a) He feels overjoyed at the sight of the mechanization.
(b) He feels hate toward the beauty of the remote location.
(c) He feels ashamed that it has interrupted the remote location.
(d) He feels inspired by the land and scenery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What area is Gann assigned to upon graduation?

2. What does Gann spend his time as a pilot doing?

3. Which one of the following symptoms of hypoxia does Gann remember on his flight over the Andes?

4. While at Goose Bay, what locations does Gann realize will offer excellent staging areas during the war?

5. What type of special school does McIntosh invite Gann to attend?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Gann view the other pilots and their modesty about their flying abilities?

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

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

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

7. What was Gann's responsibility as a co-pilot when they landed at Wilkes-Barre?

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

9. How does Gann initially describe Goose Bay?

10. Upon landing with his cargo at Goose Bay, what do Gann and his crew discover?

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