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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16 - "A Pretender - How One Fine Man is Ill-Used by Fate and Another Dares Deceive It".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many men does Gann note it takes to fly the C-87?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

2. Which ocean does the crew fly over on their way to drop their cargo in Greenland?
(a) Pacific Ocean.
(b) Indian Ocean.
(c) Atlantic Ocean.
(d) Arctic Ocean.

3. What type of training does McIntosh provide?
(a) Classroom training.
(b) Mental training.
(c) Secondary training.
(d) Simulated training.

4. After being transferred back to Natal, Gann spends the next few months on what type of routes?
(a) Long-haul missions.
(b) Short drop-offs.
(c) Stealth military routes.
(d) Commercial trips.

5. Again, Gann manages to mess up, but Ross is there to save the day. What does Gann realize after his first flight day with Ross?
(a) Gann realizes that he hates being a co-pilot.
(b) Gann realizes that he has a lot to learn.
(c) Gann realizes that he has nothing left to learn from Ross.
(d) Gann realizes that Ross is not that great of a teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of pilot is Ross considered by other pilots and Gann?

2. In Chapter 16, which pilot from his past does Gann join in flying at a newly formed airline with flights from California to Honolulu?

3. The C-87 is a new plane used mainly for what purpose?

4. What does Gann learn has caused his plane to have technical trouble while flying from Belem?

5. Due to having the visibility limitations on, what type of takeoff does Gann decide to do when leaving for Goose Bay?

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