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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 "A Captain - At Work".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What piloting tasks does Ross trust his co-pilots with that most other pilots do not?
(a) Talking over the intercom.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Landings and takeoffs.
(d) Delivering the mail at stops.

2. Upon leaving Wilkes-Barre, Ross allows Gann to fly to the next location. What is that location?
(a) Albany.
(b) Syracuse.
(c) New York City.
(d) Buffalo.

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

4. In chapter 4, what do we learn has happened to Gann while flying with Ross?
(a) Gann's flying abilities are miserable.
(b) Gann's flying abilities have vastly improved.
(c) Gann decides that he does not want to fly anymore and quits.
(d) Gann feels ready to be a head pilot.

5. What is McCabe assessing during the demonstration flight?
(a) Gann's teamwork.
(b) Gann's answers to all his technical questions.
(c) Gann's airfighter technique.
(d) Gann's skills and personality.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gann say that he is stalked by?

3. When Gann discovers that his demonstration flight will be on a DC-2, how does he feel?

4. What does Ross do as Gann repeatedly makes the same mistakes?

5. What type of instructors are McIntosh and Lester?

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