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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. How long does it take for the men of O'Connor's lost flight to be rescued?

2. How is O'Connor's lost flight located?

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

4. When Gann and his crew land in Greenland, what do they expect?

5. On one trip, Gann flies with Howe, his co-pilot. How does he view Howe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which route does Gann return to after his leave of absence, and what does he do there?

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

3. How does Gann feel about flying for the military when he first starts flying for them?

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

5. 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?

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

7. What emergency causes Gann to have to land his plane on his flight from Steensville?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Choose one of the characters that Gann interacts with in the story and compare and contrast Gann and that character. What are their similarities (if any)? What are their differences? How do they differ as pilots and as people?

Essay Topic 3

This story has a large cast of minor or supporting characters. Choose three minor characters that you enjoyed the most. Provide a brief summary of each character, and note what his role was in relation to the main character. Why was this minor character important to the story or life of the main character?

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