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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. By the time Gann's crew reaches Iceland, about how long have they been flying?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 16 hours.
(c) 2 days.
(d) 48 hours.

2. Which of the following is not an attribute that is causing difficulties in rescuing O'Connor?
(a) Dangerous flying conditions.
(b) The short daylight hours.
(c) His distant location.
(d) Worsening weather.

3. At the very end of the novel, the reader learns that Gann has logged nearly how many flight hours?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 30,000.
(c) 20,000.
(d) 12,000.

4. When Gann and his crew land in Greenland, what do they expect?
(a) Some food, rest, and a trip back to Goose Bay.
(b) A meeting with the captain.
(c) Their two-week break to start.
(d) A thank-you dinner at the base.

5. When Gann locates O'Connor's flight in Chapter 12, what is done?
(a) The British Royal Air Force takes over.
(b) The Coast Guard is called in.
(c) Supplies are dropped to him.
(d) He is airlifted out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where on the plane is the ominous shaking taking place on Gann's flight to Burbank?

2. Because of his engine troubles, what must Gann do with his DC-4A in Chapter 17?

3. How does Gann react when he finds that O'Connor has snatched the C-87 that Gann and his crew were supposed to fly on their route to Greenland, sticking them instead with the older C-47?

4. With a fire in the plane, Gann knows he must try to land. What does he see that overjoys him as he tries to land?

5. How long does it take for the men of O'Connor's lost flight to be rescued?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Gann feel about flying for the military when he first starts flying for them?

2. Why does O'Connor's flight from Goose Bay crash-land?

3. The British Air Force tells Gann his flight was in danger as they approached Iceland. Why were they in danger?

4. What does Gann recall about his actions when he sees a plane crash on the runway in Assam?

5. Descibe Gann's sketchy takeoff scenario as he begins his flight on a C-54 for a long-haul mission.

6. What does Gann learn kept his flight safe on the way from Honolulu to Burbank despite the fact that they were missing a critical piece of equipment?

7. What is the weather situation during Gann's emergency landing back to Steensville? What does Gann do to land the plane?

8. Which route does Gann return to after his leave of absence, and what does he do there?

9. What stories does Gann tell Keim about his recent long-distance flight transporting Chinese cash?

10. What emergency causes Gann to have to land his plane on his flight from Steensville?

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