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

2. What happens to the airline industry due to the wartime economy?
(a) The airline industry outsources work.
(b) The airline industry remains static.
(c) The airline industry declines.
(d) The airline industry grows.

3. What type of training does McIntosh provide?
(a) Secondary training.
(b) Classroom training.
(c) Simulated training.
(d) Mental training.

4. Whose methods and practices does flight school teach the pilots?
(a) Euro Airlines.
(b) British Airlines.
(c) Northern Airlines.
(d) American Airlines.

5. How does Gann describe Ross' physical appearance?
(a) He is tall and rather round.
(b) He is short and skinny.
(c) He is dirty but strong.
(d) He is clean and powerfully built.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is McCabe assessing during the demonstration flight?

2. Emotionally, how does Gann feel about finally being promoted to pilot?

3. What type of aircraft does Gann enjoy flying because it is easy and new?

4. How does Gann describe the view as they approach their destination in Greenland?

5. Where did Ernest Gann fly primarily prior to World War II?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What are some tricks that Gann learns from Ross?

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

5. Briefly describe McIntosh and his teaching style.

6. How does Gann describe Ross?

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

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

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

10. Briefly describe Lester and his teaching style.

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