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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 happened to the start-up company Gann worked for after World War II?
(a) Gann became the president of the company.
(b) It became the biggest air carrier of all time.
(c) It failed.
(d) It became Southwest Airlines.

2. What type of aircraft does Gann think is a cantankerous and difficult machine?
(a) The DC-3.
(b) The 747.
(c) The DC-2.
(d) The BC-4.

3. Upon arrival in Iceland, the British Air Force tells Gann what action saved his plane from being found by enemy fighters?
(a) Their very low approach.
(b) Their climb to 11,000 feet.
(c) Their silent landing.
(d) Their covert radio signals.

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

5. Trying to show his technical ability to Ross, what does Gann try to do immediately upon Ross' signal?
(a) Do a double barrel roll.
(b) Snatch up the landing gear.
(c) Break the sound barrier.
(d) Start the engines.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men does Gann note it takes to fly the C-87?

2. Why did Ernest retire from flying?

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

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

5. What does Keim expect from his new co-pilot?

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