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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 - "The Numbers - In a Wicked, Vengeful Mood".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Robbins?
(a) The chief pilot.
(b) The airport coordinator and flight scheduler.
(c) Gann's best friend.
(d) Another instructor.

2. What does Ross reveal when he hears Gann is not Army-taught as a pilot?
(a) That he does not know what Army-taught means.
(b) That he is not Army-taught, either.
(c) That he only flies with Army-taught pilots.
(d) He believes everyone should be Army-taught.

3. What types of trips will Gann be flying while at Newark?
(a) Trips carrying foreign dignitaries.
(b) Trips bombing enemy territory.
(c) Trips carrying passengers and mail.
(d) Trips carrying weapons and arms.

4. Ross begins using Zen-like techniques with Gann to do what?
(a) To make Gann choke under pressure.
(b) To help Gann sleep.
(c) To practice his hypnotism.
(d) To develop Gann's confidence.

5. What is one thing that the seniority number determines?
(a) They gain tenure by their seniority number.
(b) Their number assigns them to certain routes.
(c) They are only referred to by their number.
(d) Their numbers determine what times they fly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gann believe about the other pilots' modesty when talking about their abilities?

2. What piloting tasks does Ross trust his co-pilots with that most other pilots do not?

3. What plane is Ross considered the master of?

4. Why does Gann decide against requesting a transfer away from Ross?

5. What is McCabe assessing during the demonstration flight?

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