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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Trying to show his technical ability to Ross, what does Gann try to do immediately upon Ross' signal?

2. When Gann discovers that his demonstration flight will be on a DC-2, how does he feel?

3. Which best describes Hughen?

4. While Gann is recovering from his illness, what are other pilots receiving?

5. As the plane nears its landing base in Greenland, what does Gann's plane skim while flying only feet above the water?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of novel is "Fate Is the Hunter"?

2. What is Gann's view of his promotion to pilot?

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

4. How does Gann spend his trans-Atlantic flight?

5. What was Gann's responsibility as a co-pilot when they landed at Wilkes-Barre?

6. While flying over the jungles of South America in search of an airport, what random decision do Gann and his co-pilot make, and what is the outcome?

7. Gann is stationed in Maine as a civilian pilot. What does he do as a civilian pilot while stationed there?

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

9. How is Ross viewed as a pilot by others on the route?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Conflict is a common idea in literature. Please define conflict, and choose one example of conflict from the text to describe and explain how this situation, relationship, and so forth is an example of conflict.

Essay Topic 2

Gann is considered a dynamic character. What is a dynamic character? How does Gann meet the qualifications of a dynamic character? Use at least three examples from the story that illustrate the idea that Gann is a dynamic character.

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, Ernest Gann acts as both a commercial and civilian pilot. Compare and contrast the responsibilities, experiences, and roles of a commercial pilot and a civilian pilot. What situation caused Gann to become a civilian pilot?

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