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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. Towards the end of the novel, Gann notes that his favorite old co-pilot is now a pilot. What is the name of this former co-pilot?
(a) Hughen.
(b) Keim.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Dudley.

2. Which notable military leader does Gann have the honor of flying?
(a) General Mark Clark.
(b) General Dwight Eisenhower.
(c) Captain John Dubois.
(d) Lieutenant Mark McAllister.

3. What does Gann note "saved the day" when his Douglas C-54 has technical issues, causing a potentially life threatening situation?
(a) The engineers' skills.
(b) His proximity to the runway.
(c) The plane's wingspan.
(d) His flying ability.

4. An inspector administers a flight test for Dudley. What does the inspector do after the test?
(a) Commends Dudley for his flying skills.
(b) Demands Dudley surrender his license.
(c) Writes a letter of commendation for Dudley.
(d) Passes out from the altitude changes.

5. How many men does Gann note it takes to fly the C-87?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gann describe his home in Brazil?

2. Upon arrival in Iceland, the British Air Force tells Gann what action saved his plane from being found by enemy fighters?

3. At the end of the novel, Gann is flying for the new airline, another war begins, and he is stationed at which base?

4. At Nelson's airline, what does Gann's seniority number mean?

5. Which two names below does Gann never mention as being part of his crew while he pilots the C-54?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Dudley, and what is Gann's impression of him?

2. How do the rescue planes keep track of where O'Connor's downed plane is located?

3. How does Gann describe his flights from California to Honolulu with the new airline he flies for?

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

5. What do the mechanics discover during their engine inspections that seem to be causing all the trouble on the DC-4?

6. How does O'Connor's crash-landing symbolize Gann's being stalked by fate?

7. How did his crash affect O'Connor in the long run?

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

9. What does the stewardess complain of on Gann's flight to Burbank?

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

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