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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. While at Goose Bay, what locations does Gann realize will offer excellent staging areas during the war?
(a) Northeastern.
(b) Russian.
(c) Southwestern.
(d) South Pacific.

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

3. What does Gann note "saved the day" when his Douglas C-54 has technical issues, causing a potentially life threatening situation?
(a) His flying ability.
(b) The plane's wingspan.
(c) The engineers' skills.
(d) His proximity to the runway.

4. 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) One of the wings loses a flap.
(c) Three engines begin to misfire.
(d) The cabin depressurizes.

5. Heavy with fuel and equipment, what is the mph Gann's plane averages on the way to Greenland?
(a) 1,005 mph.
(b) 115 mph.
(c) 515 mph.
(d) 1,500 mph.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the sentence: Goose Bay initially features...

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

3. In chapter 14, which flight schoolmate of Gann's does the reader learn is killed in a flight accident?

4. What plane is Ross considered the master of?

5. When Gann sees the base of Goose Bay in the middle of such natural beauty, how does he feel about the location of the base?

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