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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. Where does Gann mention the technician looks for the missing item when they are in Wilkes-Barre?
(a) The tail compartment.
(b) Under Gann's seat.
(c) The food storage area.
(d) The overhead bin.

2. How does Hughen handle the situation of the plane icing in mid-flight?
(a) He panics and does nothing.
(b) He takes over and manages to land the plane safely.
(c) He turns the plane over to Gann.
(d) He is calm but lands the plane with a crash.

3. Where is Gann when he first hears of the Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor?
(a) Santa Barbara.
(b) Panama.
(c) San Juan.
(d) Managua.

4. Over the next few months that they are flying together, what happens to Ross' attitude towards Gann?
(a) He becomes more demanding of Gann.
(b) Ross becomes jealous of Gann's skills.
(c) Ross refuses to fly with Gann.
(d) He and Gann become best friends.

5. Due to having the visibility limitations on, what type of takeoff does Gann decide to do when leaving for Goose Bay?
(a) A normal takeoff.
(b) A blind takeoff.
(c) An instrument-only takeoff.
(d) A delayed takeoff.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what island in Maine is Gann offered a position flying a cargo plane?

2. Which of the following tricks does Ross teach Gann for flying in severe weather?

3. In chapter 8, which friend of Gann's joins the route AM-21 as a pilot?

4. Which of the following locations is not a stop on Gann's Newark route?

5. Which two pilots does Gann mention in chapter 7 have recently died in a crash?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is one thing Gann likes about the occasional long route from Newark to Chicago?

2. Why does Gann see Goose Bay, and other Northeastern locations, as important to the U.S military?

3. Briefly describe Lester and his teaching style.

4. What happened on Gann's flight with Hughen to Nashville that could have nearly killed them?

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

6. What does Gann learn about Ross' childhood?

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

8. How does Gann handle the landing at Syracuse?

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

10. What type of special school is Gann invited to and what happens when he attends?

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