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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. By the time Gann's crew reaches Iceland, about how long have they been flying?

2. After landing his plane in Burbank in chapter 18, Gann hears news of Coney and Willingham. What is that news?

3. Which of the following is not an attribute that is causing difficulties in rescuing O'Connor?

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

5. After being transferred back to Natal, Gann spends the next few months on what type of routes?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Descibe Gann's sketchy takeoff scenario as he begins his flight on a C-54 for a long-haul mission.

10. Who is Dudley, and what is Gann's impression of him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This novel is an autobiography. Explain what an autobiography is. What is the difference between an autobiography and a memoir? Do you think that this novel would have been better if written in a different format (i.e., fiction, memoir, prose)?

Essay Topic 2

Tone is common in literature and in this autobiography. Please explain what tone is in a piece of literature and whether it is important. Please provide at least three examples of the use of tone in this novel, preferably examples of different types of tone used (i.e., angry, scared, tense, upset, etc.).

Essay Topic 3

Please define what theme is in a work of literature. Identify what is a main theme in "Fate Is the Hunter." Provide at least three arguments or examples of how this is a theme for the novel. Does this theme seem to be something that resonates with you as the reader?

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