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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15 - "A Hole - So Small, but of Exquisite Design".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the following symptoms of hypoxia does Gann remember on his flight over the Andes?
(a) Unconsciousness.
(b) Hightened sense of smell.
(c) Visual disturbances.
(d) Increased mental awareness.

2. What new navigation trick is used to help keep planes on route to O'Connor's position?
(a) Guide features.
(b) Topography.
(c) Celestial navigation.
(d) Magnetic navigation.

3. In Chapter 8, Gann is assigned a new flight crew on his cargo plane; which of the following men is not a member of Gann's new crew?
(a) Rogers.
(b) Summers.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Tetterton.

4. What does Gann believe about the other pilots' modesty when talking about their abilities?
(a) He does not care about the other pilots.
(b) He believes they are bluffing.
(c) He thinks they must not be that skilled.
(d) He thinks that they are just shy.

5. 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?
(a) Gann realizes that he has nothing left to learn from Ross.
(b) Gann realizes that he hates being a co-pilot.
(c) Gann realizes that he has a lot to learn.
(d) Gann realizes that Ross is not that great of a teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following topics does Gann not ponder while flying from Goose Bay to Greenland?

2. When Gann co-pilots on other routes, he sometimes flies a DC-3. How does Gann view the DC-3's flying capabilities?

3. Emotionally, how does Gann feel about finally being promoted to pilot?

4. Trying to show his technical ability to Ross, what does Gann try to do immediately upon Ross' signal?

5. Which word best describes the flight from Goose Bay to Greenland?

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