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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. Where is Steensville located?

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

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

4. What does Gann finally find out was the cause of the vibrations on his flight in chapter 18?

5. By the time Gann's crew reaches Iceland, about how long have they been flying?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Please define what theme is in a work of literature. Identify what is a main theme in "Fate Is the Hunter." Provide at least three arguments or examples of how this is a theme for the novel. Does this theme seem to be something that resonates with you as the reader?

Essay Topic 2

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)?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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