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

2. What area is Gann assigned to upon graduation?
(a) PL-45.
(b) AD-14.
(c) GF-98.
(d) AM-21.

3. What plane is Ross considered the master of?
(a) The DC-2.
(b) The DC-3.
(c) The DC-4.
(d) The DC-5.

4. Heavy with fuel and equipment, what is the mph Gann's plane averages on the way to Greenland?
(a) 1,005 mph.
(b) 115 mph.
(c) 515 mph.
(d) 1,500 mph.

5. How is O'Connor's lost flight located?
(a) By flares.
(b) By advanced radar.
(c) By radio beacon.
(d) Through Morse code.

Short Answer Questions

1. Finish the sentence: Goose Bay initially features...

2. How does Gann view Ross' Zen-like techniques?

3. How does the author describe South America's aviation facilities?

4. How does Gann describe his home in Brazil?

5. How does Gann describe the view as they approach their destination in Greenland?

(see the answer key)

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