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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 "Rule Books Are Paper - They Will Not Cushion a Sudden Meeting of Stone and Metal".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gann view this situation and the last minute switching of planes?
(a) Being watched by death.
(b) Being saved by chance.
(c) Being protected by love.
(d) Being stalked by fate.

2. 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 needs pilots.
(d) His route has a surplus of pilots.

3. How far off altitude was Gann's plane?
(a) 60'.
(b) 45'.
(c) 50'.
(d) 70'.

4. Over the next few months that they are flying together, what happens to Ross' attitude towards Gann?
(a) Ross becomes jealous of Gann's skills.
(b) He becomes more demanding of Gann.
(c) Ross refuses to fly with Gann.
(d) He and Gann become best friends.

5. Which one of the following symptoms of hypoxia does Gann remember on his flight over the Andes?
(a) Visual disturbances.
(b) Increased mental awareness.
(c) Hightened sense of smell.
(d) Unconsciousness.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the Wilkes-Barre incident, Ross decides to let Gann land at their next stop. How is that landing?

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

3. Upon leaving Wilkes-Barre, Ross allows Gann to fly to the next location. What is that location?

4. What type of shoes does Ross wear?

5. Where did Ross grow up as a child?

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