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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through “The Flight” through “The End” and Back Matter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which of the following plays does Barclay compare Marian’s presentation?
(a) Taming of the Shrew.
(b) Much Ado about Nothing.
(c) As You Like It.
(d) All’s Well That Ends Well.

2. Which of the following books does Shipstead cite?
(a) The Spirit of St. Louis.
(b) The Flying North.
(c) The Flying Life: Stories for the Aviation Soul.
(d) Skyfaring: A Journey with a Pilot.

3. How far does Marian estimate she can fly her Stearman on a full tank?
(a) 200 miles.
(b) 600 miles.
(c) 1,000 miles.
(d) 400 miles.

4. Where does Lindbergh land at the end of his first trans-Atlantic flight?
(a) Rouen.
(b) Le Bourget.
(c) Pau.
(d) Luxeuil.

5. In what year does Elinor Smith make her last flight?
(a) 1962.
(b) 2001.
(c) 1933.
(d) 1956.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname does Marian acquire in New Zealand?

2. At what age does Marian note she intends to leave school?

3. Which of the following does Shipstead identify as her uncle?

4. As which of the following does Cochrane identify Marian?

5. Which outfitter makes Marian’s uniforms in Britain?

(see the answer key)

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