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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of pilot is Ross considered by other pilots and Gann?
(a) Devilishly handsome.
(b) The best pilot on his route.
(c) A pushover pilot.
(d) The worst pilot on his route.

2. How long is the trip from Goose Bay to Greenland estimated to be for Gann and his crew?
(a) 1,500 miles.
(b) 1,300 miles.
(c) 2,100 miles.
(d) 3,100 miles.

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

4. What does Gann glean in his time spent co-piloting with an array of different pilots?
(a) He discovers that he has learned nothing from his time with them.
(b) He learns that it is not that hard to be a pilot.
(c) He realizes that he misses Ross.
(d) He learns tricks from all of them.

5. Why did Ernest retire from flying?
(a) Just because.
(b) To spend more time with his family.
(c) To pursue his true passion, writing.
(d) To avoid death.

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

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

8. After the Wilkes-Barre incident, Ross decides to let Gann land at their next stop. How is that landing?
(a) It goes smoothly.
(b) It is botched by Gann.
(c) It is rough but due to weather only.
(d) Ross changes his mind and lands the plane himself.

9. How many men did Gann attend flight school with?
(a) 234.
(b) 9.
(c) 13.
(d) 45.

10. 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) Summers.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Tetterton.
(d) Rogers.

11. Which of the following locations is not a stop on Gann's Newark route?
(a) Cleveland.
(b) Tallahassee.
(c) Buffalo.
(d) Erie.

12. Which aircraft were the students primarily taught to fly?
(a) DC-2's and DC-3's.
(b) 747's and DC-2's.
(c) Tigers and BC-4's.
(d) BC-4's and F27's.

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

14. Why is America so intent on gaining influence in South America as World War II looms?
(a) Because Germany is very influential there.
(b) Because they like South America.
(c) Because Russia is influential there.
(d) Because South America is their ally.

15. In chapter 6, what does the reader learn about the need for pilots on Gann's route?
(a) His route needs more co-pilots.
(b) His route is fine with pilots.
(c) His route has a surplus of pilots.
(d) His route needs pilots.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Robbins?

2. What type of pilot was Lester in his flying days?

3. Which one of these men did not attend flight school with Gann?

4. What type of pilot was Ernest when he flew for the Air Transport Command?

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

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