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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. What factor determines whether all the stops on the route are reached?
(a) The importance of the airport.
(b) The weather.
(c) The fuel meter.
(d) Gann's attitude.

2. Which part of Gann's plane has troubles on his flight from Belem, South America?
(a) The landing gear.
(b) The engine's oil line.
(c) The left wing.
(d) The cabin door.

3. In chapter 6, how many pilots and co-pilots does Gann mention are killed in crashes?
(a) 2 pilots and 2 co-pilots.
(b) 1 pilot and 2 co-pilots.
(c) 2 pilots and 3 co-pilots.
(d) 1 pilot and 1 co-pilot.

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

5. How does Gann describe Ross' demeanor?
(a) He is clumsy and rude.
(b) He walks with grace and is likeable.
(c) He is nervous but entertaining.
(d) He is rather unfriendly and arrogant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Ernest Gann fly primarily prior to World War II?

2. What piloting tasks does Ross trust his co-pilots with that most other pilots do not?

3. When Gann co-pilots on other routes, he sometimes flies a DC-3. How does Gann view the DC-3's flying capabilities?

4. What type of pilot is Ross considered by other pilots and Gann?

5. What is the main load on the cargo planes that Gann pilots for the military when he first begins flying on their behalf?

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