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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. When the war comes, what does Gann begin hauling as he continues flying for Nelson's airline?

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

3. In Chapter 11, Gann notes that he, as most pilots, flies between Goose Bay and which other stop?

4. Because of his engine troubles, what must Gann do with his DC-4A in Chapter 17?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

We have studied the literary terms of protagonist and antagonist. Please define what a protagonist and antagonist are. Provide an example of each, and discuss the relationship between the two that causes one to be the protagonist of the story and the other to be an antagonist in the story.

Essay Topic 2

Tone is common in literature and in this autobiography. Please explain what tone is in a piece of literature and whether it is important. Please provide at least three examples of the use of tone in this novel, preferably examples of different types of tone used (i.e., angry, scared, tense, upset, etc.).

Essay Topic 3

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?

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