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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 5, the author refers to the opening of a new airport. What is the name of that airport?
(a) JFK.
(b) La Guardia.
(c) O'Hare.
(d) Pittsburgh International.

2. Why can't Lester fly anymore?
(a) He is afraid of being in the air.
(b) He has several physical wounds.
(c) He is not licensed anymore.
(d) The school does not like him to fly.

3. Upon leaving Wilkes-Barre, Ross allows Gann to fly to the next location. What is that location?
(a) Syracuse.
(b) Buffalo.
(c) Albany.
(d) New York City.

4. Which best describes Hughen?
(a) A novice pilot.
(b) A poorly trained pilot.
(c) A young man.
(d) A very experienced pilot.

5. What does Keim expect from his new co-pilot?
(a) Keim expects Gann to be completely subordinate.
(b) Keim expects Gann to take the lead as much as possible.
(c) Keim expects nothing much from Gann.
(d) Keim expects Gann to share all responsibilities 50/50.

6. Gann spent some time between wars flying overseas; where did he fly?
(a) Antarctica.
(b) The South Pacific.
(c) Siberia.
(d) Australia.

7. How far off altitude was Gann's plane?
(a) 50'.
(b) 70'.
(c) 45'.
(d) 60'.

8. What is the main load on the cargo planes that Gann pilots for the military when he first begins flying on their behalf?
(a) Passengers on commercial flights.
(b) Equipment for the U.S. Armed Forces.
(c) Canned food.
(d) Clothing.

9. Ross begins using Zen-like techniques with Gann to do what?
(a) To develop Gann's confidence.
(b) To practice his hypnotism.
(c) To make Gann choke under pressure.
(d) To help Gann sleep.

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

11. While Gann is recovering from his illness, what are other pilots receiving?
(a) Their vacation pay.
(b) Their pension payments.
(c) Their war activation letters.
(d) Their pink slips.

12. Occasionally, Gann co-pilots for other pilots on a route from Newark to which main city?
(a) Cincinnati.
(b) Carson City.
(c) Corona.
(d) Chicago.

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

14. What is the cargo load Gann and his crew are taking to Goose Bay?
(a) Tank tires.
(b) Scrap metal.
(c) Steel radio masts.
(d) Aluminum can lids.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gann sees the base of Goose Bay in the middle of such natural beauty, how does he feel about the location of the base?

2. In Chapter 6, how long does Gann see himself holding his pilot position?

3. What eliminates the visibility on Gann's flight to Goose Bay?

4. When Gann corrects the plane's altitude, what happens?

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

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