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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. Upon leaving Wilkes-Barre, Ross allows Gann to fly to the next location. What is that location?
(a) Syracuse.
(b) New York City.
(c) Albany.
(d) Buffalo.

2. While Gann is straightening out the mess with the missing item in Wilkes-Barre, what is Ross doing?
(a) Taking a nap.
(b) Taking off without a co-pilot.
(c) Eating lunch.
(d) Helping Gann search for the missing item.

3. Midway through the novel, which dangerous disease does Gann become stricken with?
(a) Malaria.
(b) Yellow fever.
(c) West Nile virus.
(d) AIDS.

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

5. What is the cargo load Gann and his crew are taking to Goose Bay?
(a) Scrap metal.
(b) Steel radio masts.
(c) Aluminum can lids.
(d) Tank tires.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of airplanes do most of the students already know how to pilot?

2. Heavy with fuel and equipment, what is the mph Gann's plane averages on the way to Greenland?

3. What does Gann say that he is stalked by?

4. Occasionally, Gann co-pilots for other pilots on a route from Newark to which main city?

5. Generally, how do landings on Gann's Newark route seem to be executed?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Gann appreciate his shorter AM-21 route?

2. Who is Ernest Gann?

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

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

5. Who is Robbins?

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

7. What has caused Gann's oil line to erupt on his flight from Belem?

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

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

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

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