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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 14, which flight schoolmate of Gann's does the reader learn is killed in a flight accident?

2. Which two names below does Gann never mention as being part of his crew while he pilots the C-54?

3. Initially, how does Gann view his new role flying on behalf of the military?

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

5. The C-87 is a new plane used mainly for what purpose?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Sloniger, and what is so special about him?

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

4. 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?

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

6. How do the rescue planes keep track of where O'Connor's downed plane is located?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, Ernest Gann mentions being "stalked by fate." What does Gann mean by being "stalked by fate"? Give three different examples from the novel of situations where Gann notes that he has been "stalked by fate."

Essay Topic 2

Setting is an important piece of a literary work. What is a setting? Why is setting essential to a novel? Explain why setting is important in "Fate Is the Hunter," and provide an example of the use of a setting in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

Do a character analysis of Gann answering the following questions: what was Gann's role in the book; what was Gann like at the beginning of the novel; what was he like at the end of the novel; what changes (if any) took place in Gann as a character; and what actions, incidents, and so forth caused Gann to change?

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