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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 - "Heat - In Most Men There Lurks a Lesser Man, and His Presence Smells in the Sun".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What eliminates the visibility on Gann's flight to Goose Bay?
(a) Heavy hail.
(b) Dense smoke.
(c) Thick fog.
(d) Snow flurries.

2. How does Gann describe Ross' physical appearance?
(a) He is tall and rather round.
(b) He is short and skinny.
(c) He is clean and powerfully built.
(d) He is dirty but strong.

3. What type of airplanes do most of the students already know how to pilot?
(a) Small airplanes.
(b) None of them, except Gann, knows how to fly.
(c) Fighter planes.
(d) Large commercial jets.

4. How does Gann describe the view as they approach their destination in Greenland?
(a) Flat marshlands.
(b) Coastal cliffs and craggy fjords.
(c) Smooth white beaches.
(d) Shining city lights.

5. Why did Ernest retire from flying?
(a) Just because.
(b) To avoid death.
(c) To pursue his true passion, writing.
(d) To spend more time with his family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of special school does McIntosh invite Gann to attend?

2. In Chapter 10, to what city in Iceland are Gann and his crew expected to fly their next cargo load?

3. Again, Gann manages to mess up, but Ross is there to save the day. What does Gann realize after his first flight day with Ross?

4. What type of adverse weather is Gann's flying route used to experiencing?

5. What causes O'Connor's flight to be lost in Chapter 11?

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