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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following topics does Gann not ponder while flying from Goose Bay to Greenland?
(a) Human trust.
(b) Feelings of loneliness.
(c) Beauty of nature.
(d) The idea of a soul mate.

2. Which numbers are more senior to Gann's?
(a) Any number that is lower than his.
(b) Any number that ends in an odd number.
(c) Any number that is higher than his.
(d) Any number that ends in an even number.

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

4. In the prologue, which co-pilot does Ernest mention?
(a) Bernard.
(b) Beattie.
(c) Burt.
(d) Benji.

5. What piloting tasks does Ross trust his co-pilots with that most other pilots do not?
(a) Landings and takeoffs.
(b) Delivering the mail at stops.
(c) Talking over the intercom.
(d) None of the above.

6. How does Gann view this situation and the last minute switching of planes?
(a) Being stalked by fate.
(b) Being protected by love.
(c) Being watched by death.
(d) Being saved by chance.

7. When Gann discovers that his demonstration flight will be on a DC-2, how does he feel?
(a) He is dismayed.
(b) He is upset but pretends he is happy.
(c) He is excited.
(d) He is indifferent.

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

9. How does Hughen handle the situation of the plane icing in mid-flight?
(a) He turns the plane over to Gann.
(b) He is calm but lands the plane with a crash.
(c) He takes over and manages to land the plane safely.
(d) He panics and does nothing.

10. As more experienced pilots move into Gann's route, what happens to Gann?
(a) He is demoted back to co-pilot.
(b) He is fired.
(c) He is given a promotion to captain.
(d) He is paired with an experienced co-pilot.

11. What type of pilot was Lester in his flying days?
(a) A Navy fighter pilot.
(b) A commercial pilot.
(c) A water plane pilot.
(d) A crop dusting pilot.

12. Emotionally, how does Gann feel about finally being promoted to pilot?
(a) He finds it satisfying .
(b) He is terrified.
(c) He is humble.
(d) He finds it too much work.

13. What type of airplanes do most of the students already know how to pilot?
(a) None of them, except Gann, knows how to fly.
(b) Large commercial jets.
(c) Small airplanes.
(d) Fighter planes.

14. What type of training does McIntosh provide?
(a) Secondary training.
(b) Mental training.
(c) Classroom training.
(d) Simulated training.

15. In which South American city are new planes to be delivered?
(a) Bogota.
(b) Lima.
(c) Brasilia.
(d) Rio de Janeiro.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is America so intent on gaining influence in South America as World War II looms?

2. How did Gann feel upon returning to his normal route after World War II?

3. In chapter 6, how many pilots and co-pilots does Gann mention are killed in crashes?

4. In chapter 8, which friend of Gann's joins the route AM-21 as a pilot?

5. Why can't Lester fly anymore?

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