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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 "A Novitiate - Tangled and Stumbling in the Robes of His Order".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ernest flew for the start-up company, between which two places did he fly mainly?
(a) Florida and Canada.
(b) Mexico and New York.
(c) Colorado and Havana.
(d) California and Hawaii.

2. Which aircraft were the students primarily taught to fly?
(a) BC-4's and F27's.
(b) DC-2's and DC-3's.
(c) Tigers and BC-4's.
(d) 747's and DC-2's.

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

4. How does Gann describe Ross' physical appearance?
(a) He is short and skinny.
(b) He is tall and rather round.
(c) He is dirty but strong.
(d) He is clean and powerfully built.

5. Where did Ernest Gann fly primarily prior to World War II?
(a) South Pacific.
(b) The Northwest.
(c) New England.
(d) Canada.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Robbins?

2. What does Ross reveal when he hears Gann is not Army-taught as a pilot?

3. What type of pilot was Lester in his flying days?

4. How many round trips per week will Gann be required to do at Newark?

5. What type of aircraft does Gann think is a cantankerous and difficult machine?

(see the answer key)

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