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

2. What kind of airplanes does the U.S. promise to bring to South America for no extra costs?
(a) Airbus Armada.
(b) Lockheed Lodestars.
(c) Boeing Boomerangs.
(d) Franklin Flyer.

3. After the Wilkes-Barre incident, Ross decides to let Gann land at their next stop. How is that landing?
(a) It goes smoothly.
(b) Ross changes his mind and lands the plane himself.
(c) It is rough but due to weather only.
(d) It is botched by Gann.

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

5. Due to having the visibility limitations on, what type of takeoff does Gann decide to do when leaving for Goose Bay?
(a) A blind takeoff.
(b) A normal takeoff.
(c) A delayed takeoff.
(d) An instrument-only takeoff.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 5, the author refers to the opening of a new airport. What is the name of that airport?

2. What type of pilot was Ernest when he flew for the Air Transport Command?

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

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

5. In what other war, besides World War II, did Ernest fly?

(see the answer key)

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