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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 "Of Numbers - and Their Power to Reduce the Presumptuous Quickly".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the one occasion, Gann flies with Hughen. What is their route?
(a) Nashville to Charlotte.
(b) Charlotte to Albany.
(c) New York to Nashville.
(d) New York to Philadelphia.

2. How does Gann view Ross' Zen-like techniques?
(a) He does not even notice they are happening.
(b) He thinks that they are quite fun.
(c) He finds them obnoxious.
(d) He enjoys these new techniques.

3. When Gann discovers that his demonstration flight will be on a DC-2, how does he feel?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He is upset but pretends he is happy.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is dismayed.

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

5. How does the author describe Keim's physical appearance?
(a) He is tall and slender.
(b) He is short and weak.
(c) He is stocky and broad.
(d) He is lanky but strong.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the prologue, which co-pilot does Ernest mention?

2. Over the next few months that they are flying together, what happens to Ross' attitude towards Gann?

3. What type of routes are the men being trained to fly?

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

5. When Ernest flew for the start-up company, between which two places did he fly mainly?

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