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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. In chapter 6, what does the reader learn about the need for pilots on Gann's route?
(a) His route is fine with pilots.
(b) His route needs more co-pilots.
(c) His route has a surplus of pilots.
(d) His route needs pilots.

2. What type of shoes does Ross wear?
(a) Loafers.
(b) Expensive black ankle boots.
(c) Tennis shoes.
(d) Brown flying boots.

3. Which best describes Hughen?
(a) A young man.
(b) A novice pilot.
(c) A very experienced pilot.
(d) A poorly trained pilot.

4. What does Gann believe about the other pilots' modesty when talking about their abilities?
(a) He thinks that they are just shy.
(b) He believes they are bluffing.
(c) He thinks they must not be that skilled.
(d) He does not care about the other pilots.

5. Where did Ross grow up as a child?
(a) Cleveland, OH.
(b) Lansing, MI.
(c) Massilon, OH.
(d) Detroit, MI.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of instructors are McIntosh and Lester?

2. How does Hughen handle the situation of the plane icing in mid-flight?

3. When the missing item cannot be located in Wilkes-Barre, what happens to the flight?

4. What does Gann spend his time as a pilot doing?

5. What is McCabe assessing during the demonstration flight?

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