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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) Break the sound barrier.
(c) Do a double barrel roll.
(d) Start the engines.

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

3. Why can't Lester fly anymore?
(a) He is afraid of being in the air.
(b) The school does not like him to fly.
(c) He has several physical wounds.
(d) He is not licensed anymore.

4. Why does McCabe reassign Gann?
(a) Because he already has a co-pilot.
(b) Because he thinks Gann can help another pilot .
(c) Because he is jealous of Gann's skills.
(d) Because he did not have a good demonstration flight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. 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?

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

4. In Chapter 8, Gann is assigned a new flight crew on his cargo plane; which of the following men is not a member of Gann's new crew?

5. What is the main load on the cargo planes that Gann pilots for the military when he first begins flying on their behalf?

Short Essay Questions

1. Trying to redeem himself for his landing in Syracuse, how does Gann handle his job raising the landing gear from Ross during the next takeoff?

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

3. Briefly describe Lester and his teaching style.

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

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

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

7. Briefly describe McIntosh and his teaching style.

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

9. Over time, how does Ross begin to treat Gann?

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

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