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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. Initially, how does Gann view his new role flying on behalf of the military?
(a) He enjoys the freedom of it.
(b) He finds it too strict.
(c) He misses being a commercial pilot.
(d) He finds it too boring.

2. At Nelson's airline, what does Gann's seniority number mean?
(a) He is pilot to less experienced co-pilots.
(b) He is co-pilot to more experienced pilots.
(c) He is co-pilot to less experienced pilots.
(d) He is pilot to more experienced co-pilots.

3. In Chapter 11, Gann notes that he, as most pilots, flies between Goose Bay and which other stop?
(a) Prestwick, Scotland.
(b) Dublin.
(c) Nova Scotia.
(d) London, England.

4. How many days of searching have passed before O'Connor is located?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two days.
(c) Four days.
(d) One day.

5. Upon arrival in Iceland, the British Air Force tells Gann what action saved his plane from being found by enemy fighters?
(a) Their climb to 11,000 feet.
(b) Their covert radio signals.
(c) Their very low approach.
(d) Their silent landing.

Short Answer Questions

1. On one trip, Gann flies with Howe, his co-pilot. How does he view Howe?

2. Which one of the following stops was not on Gann's route to Chabua, Assam?

3. How is Dudley described in the novel?

4. What elevation must Gann reach to fly over the Hump?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens on Gann's flight from San Francisco to Honolulu, causing the plane to have to stop the flight and return to San Francisco?

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

5. 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?

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

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

8. Who is Sloniger, and what is so special about him?

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

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

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