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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. In what other war, besides World War II, did Ernest fly?
(a) The Persian Gulf War.
(b) The Korean War.
(c) The Battle of the Bulge.
(d) The Vietnam War.

2. What type of shoes does Ross wear?
(a) Brown flying boots.
(b) Expensive black ankle boots.
(c) Tennis shoes.
(d) Loafers.

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

4. Who is Robbins?
(a) Another instructor.
(b) The airport coordinator and flight scheduler.
(c) The chief pilot.
(d) Gann's best friend.

5. What is McCabe assessing during the demonstration flight?
(a) Gann's teamwork.
(b) Gann's answers to all his technical questions.
(c) Gann's airfighter technique.
(d) Gann's skills and personality.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As more experienced pilots move into Gann's route, what happens to Gann?

3. Which direction does Gann follow the river while flying over the trackless jungles of South America?

4. Which two names below does Gann never mention as being part of his crew while he pilots the C-54?

5. In chapter 6, what does the reader learn about the need for pilots on Gann's route?

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