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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14 - "Fortune - Where is the Man Who Survives Without...".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following topics does Gann not ponder while flying from Goose Bay to Greenland?
(a) Feelings of loneliness.
(b) Human trust.
(c) Beauty of nature.
(d) The idea of a soul mate.

2. What dangerous mishap happens seconds after Gann takes off in a Douglas C-54 in Chapter 14?
(a) The landing gear will not retract.
(b) Three engines begin to misfire.
(c) The cabin depressurizes.
(d) One of the wings loses a flap.

3. Finish the sentence: Goose Bay initially features...
(a) ...a welcome home for Gann and his crew.
(b) ...no navigational assets.
(c) ...a wide array of planes and equipment.
(d) ...top-notch navigational tools.

4. How does Gann describe the weather at Goose Bay?
(a) Clear and cold.
(b) Cranky and unpredictable.
(c) Humid and thunderous.
(d) Warm and breezy.

5. Which of the following tricks does Ross teach Gann for flying in severe weather?
(a) Positioning the seat for maximum visibility.
(b) Flying high and above the weather.
(c) Night vision.
(d) Flying low and close to the ground.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of adverse weather is Gann's flying route used to experiencing?

2. While at Goose Bay, what locations does Gann realize will offer excellent staging areas during the war?

3. What plane is Ross considered the master of?

4. How does Gann view Ross' Zen-like techniques?

5. Ross begins using Zen-like techniques with Gann to do what?

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