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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. After World War II, what happens to the airline industry?

2. At Nelson's airline, what does Gann's seniority number mean?

3. What dangerous mishap happens seconds after Gann takes off in a Douglas C-54 in Chapter 14?

4. Where is Steensville located?

5. What does Gann note "saved the day" when his Douglas C-54 has technical issues, causing a potentially life threatening situation?

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

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

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

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

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

8. Who is Dudley, and what is Gann's impression of him?

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

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 learned about point of view. What is point of view, and what are the three major types of point of view? Did you enjoy the point of view that "Fate Is the Hunter" was written in---why or why not? Was it an effective way to portray the story?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Throughout the novel, Gann provides substantial detail of the various planes that he flies or that are being developed. Please choose two planes, and 1) provide a physical description of the plane, 2) explain its use, 3) explain Gann's opinion on the plane, and 4) provide an example from the book of a situation where Gann was flying the plane and what happened. How did knowing so many additional technical explanations and details of the plane enhance the experience for the reader?

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