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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. Midway through the novel, which dangerous disease does Gann become stricken with?
2. What types of trips will Gann be flying while at Newark?
3. On the one occasion, Gann flies with Hughen. What is their route?
4. What does Gann believe about the other pilots' modesty when talking about their abilities?
5. What eliminates the visibility on Gann's flight to Goose Bay?
Short Essay Questions
1. What has caused Gann's oil line to erupt on his flight from Belem?
2. Who is Ernest Gann?
3. 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?
4. How does the U.S. intend to further its aviation influence in South America?
5. Who is Robbins?
6. What is one thing Gann likes about the occasional long route from Newark to Chicago?
7. Why does Gann appreciate his shorter AM-21 route?
8. Describe the scene as Gann and his crew approach Greenland.
9. What does Gann learn about Ross' childhood?
10. What are some responsibilities that Gann will be doing while flying at Newark?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Choose one of the characters that Gann interacts with in the story and compare and contrast Gann and that character. What are their similarities (if any)? What are their differences? How do they differ as pilots and as people?
Essay Topic 2
Gann interacts with several characters throughout this novel. Choose one of the characters that Gann interacts with, and provide a short description of the relationship between Gann and this character. Why was this relationship important to the story? What role did this relationship play in Gann's life and, therefore, the novel?
Essay Topic 3
This novel is an autobiography. Explain what an autobiography is. What is the difference between an autobiography and a memoir? Do you think that this novel would have been better if written in a different format (i.e., fiction, memoir, prose)?
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