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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. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the new C-87 as compared to the C-47?
(a) Better fuel capacity.
(b) An increased cruising range.
(c) Two engines.
(d) A greater cargo capacity.

2. How does Ross seem to handle and respond to Gann's mistakes at Wilkes-Barre and various other stops on their first flight?
(a) He is tolerant.
(b) He is sad.
(c) He is angry and yells.
(d) He is mocking and rude.

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

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

5. How does Gann view Ross' Zen-like techniques?
(a) He does not even notice they are happening.
(b) He finds them obnoxious.
(c) He enjoys these new techniques.
(d) He thinks that they are quite fun.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the start-up company Gann worked for after World War II?

2. As the plane nears its landing base in Greenland, what does Gann's plane skim while flying only feet above the water?

3. What type of routes are the men being trained to fly?

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

5. What does Gann say that he is stalked by?

(see the answer key)

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