2. Moments after taking off from Steensville, what technical issue do Gann and his crew have to deal with?
(a) They are unable to switch off the high-pressure hydraulic system.
(b) Something gets caught in one of the main engines.
(c) A fuel line bursts.
(d) They cannot get the plane to stabilize.

3. Because of his engine troubles, what must Gann do with his DC-4A in Chapter 17?
(a) Land early at LAX.
(b) Crash land in the Pacific Ocean.
(c) Return to San Francisco.
(d) Crash land in a nearby field.

4. Gann learns that in one day, how many planes are lost trying to fly over the Hump?
(a) 4.
(b) 9.
(c) 7.
(d) 1.

5. Gann performs a personal inspection of his plane during a flight from Honolulu to Burbank and decides that the vibration is what?
(a) Is very serious.
(b) Is coming from a loose seat.
(c) Is not serious.
(d) Is just turbulence.

6. After World War II, what happens to the airline industry?
(a) It becomes completely militarized with no more commercial flights.
(b) It hits a rough patch financially.
(c) It is considered a laughing stock.
(d) It experiences a huge increase in profits and prestige.

7. How many men does Gann note it takes to fly the C-87?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

8. In chapter 14, which flight schoolmate of Gann's does the reader learn is killed in a flight accident?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Mood.
(c) Oliver.
(d) Gay.

9. What dangerous mishap happens seconds after Gann takes off in a Douglas C-54 in Chapter 14?
(a) One of the wings loses a flap.
(b) Three engines begin to misfire.
(c) The cabin depressurizes.
(d) The landing gear will not retract.

10. How many days of searching have passed before O'Connor is located?
(a) Four days.
(b) One day.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Two days.

11. Gann begins flying for a new airline run by a man named Nelson. Where does this airline fly?
(a) The South Pacific.
(b) Western Europe.
(c) The Middle East.
(d) South Africa.

12. Which notable military leader does Gann have the honor of flying?
(a) Lieutenant Mark McAllister.
(b) Captain John Dubois.
(c) General Dwight Eisenhower.
(d) General Mark Clark.

13. With a fire in the plane, Gann knows he must try to land. What does he see that overjoys him as he tries to land?
(a) The fire beginning to burn out.
(b) A clear view of the runway.
(c) Another plane ushering him onto the runway.
(d) A small hole in the weather.

14. Where is Steensville located?
(a) Quebec.
(b) Newfoundland.
(c) Nova Scotia.
(d) Edwards Island.

15. The C-87 is a new plane used mainly for what purpose?
(a) Shorter hauls.
(b) Cross-Atlantic airlifts.
(c) North American flights.
(d) Icy flights.