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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. Gann begins flying for a new airline run by a man named Nelson. Where does this airline fly?
(a) Western Europe.
(b) The South Pacific.
(c) South Africa.
(d) The Middle East.

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

3. Where on the plane is the ominous shaking taking place on Gann's flight to Burbank?
(a) Over the left wing.
(b) Over the right wing.
(c) In the tail section.
(d) In the cockpit.

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

5. Where is Steensville located?
(a) Newfoundland.
(b) Quebec.
(c) Nova Scotia.
(d) Edwards Island.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gann learns that in one day, how many planes are lost trying to fly over the Hump?

2. After landing his plane in Burbank in chapter 18, Gann hears news of Coney and Willingham. What is that news?

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

4. Towards the end of the novel, Gann notes that he is transferred back to Natal and has managed to log how much flying time?

5. How many men does Gann note it takes to fly the C-87?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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