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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the war comes, what does Gann begin hauling as he continues flying for Nelson's airline?
(a) Bombs.
(b) The wounded and material.
(c) Top secret paraphernalia.
(d) Vacationers.

2. At Nelson's airline, what does Gann's seniority number mean?
(a) He is pilot to more experienced co-pilots.
(b) He is co-pilot to less experienced pilots.
(c) He is pilot to less experienced co-pilots.
(d) He is co-pilot to more experienced pilots.

3. Upon arrival in Iceland, the British Air Force tells Gann what action saved his plane from being found by enemy fighters?
(a) Their climb to 11,000 feet.
(b) Their very low approach.
(c) Their silent landing.
(d) Their covert radio signals.

4. By the time Gann's crew reaches Iceland, about how long have they been flying?
(a) 48 hours.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 16 hours.

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 coming from a loose seat.
(b) Is not serious.
(c) Is just turbulence.
(d) Is very serious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gann finally find out was the cause of the vibrations on his flight in chapter 18?

2. In Chapter 10, to what city in Iceland are Gann and his crew expected to fly their next cargo load?

3. What does Gann note "saved the day" when his Douglas C-54 has technical issues, causing a potentially life threatening situation?

4. Where is Steensville located?

5. Gann learns that in one day, how many planes are lost trying to fly over the Hump?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did his crash affect O'Connor in the long run?

2. What happens on Gann's flight from San Francisco to Honolulu, causing the plane to have to stop the flight and return to San Francisco?

3. What stories does Gann tell Keim about his recent long-distance flight transporting Chinese cash?

4. What does Gann recall about his actions when he sees a plane crash on the runway in Assam?

5. What do the mechanics discover during their engine inspections that seem to be causing all the trouble on the DC-4?

6. What does the stewardess complain of on Gann's flight to Burbank?

7. After WWII, what war does Gann fly in, and how does he feel about his role as a pilot in this situation again?

8. How does Gann describe his flights from California to Honolulu with the new airline he flies for?

9. What is the weather situation during Gann's emergency landing back to Steensville? What does Gann do to land the plane?

10. The British Air Force tells Gann his flight was in danger as they approached Iceland. Why were they in danger?

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