COPY: Fear and Superstitions in Aviation
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What event caused the narrator to confront their fear of flying?

  • A long delay before takeoff
  • An engine failure mid-flight
  • A near collision with another aircraft
  • Severe turbulence over the Pacific (correct)
  • How did the elderly Japanese woman help the narrator during the flight?

  • She spoke calming words in English.
  • She held the narrator's hand firmly.
  • She offered her own medication for anxiety.
  • She shared pictures of her grandchildren. (correct)
  • What realization did the narrator have after the flight to Tokyo?

  • There are no real dangers associated with flying.
  • Human connection can alleviate fear in difficult times. (correct)
  • Fear can be overcome through distraction.
  • Flying is less stressful when traveling alone.
  • What emotion did the narrator feel upon landing in Reykjavik after the engine failure?

    <p>Gratitude and relief.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial reaction of the passengers when the engine failed?

    <p>Panic spread throughout the cabin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the pilot do to communicate with the passengers during the crisis?

    <p>Gave a detailed explanation of the engine failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lesson did the narrator learn from their flight experiences?

    <p>Life is fragile and should be cherished.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy did the narrator adopt after their flying experiences?

    <p>Seek out a friendly face during flights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What superstition does the narrator follow when flying?

    <p>Carrying a rabbit's foot keychain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What incident occurred during the narrator's flight to Barcelona?

    <p>Severe turbulence causing panic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the cause of the emergency landing during the Miami to Havana flight?

    <p>An electrical fire in the cabin wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the narrator react to the turbulence during the flight to Barcelona?

    <p>By gripping the rabbit's foot keychain and repeating a mantra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did passengers react when smoke appeared in the cabin?

    <p>They began shouting and crying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator realize about the importance of safety briefings after the emergency landing?

    <p>They can help in staying calm during emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the narrator notice about the seating arrangement on the flight to Barcelona?

    <p>No row 13 in the seating layout</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the narrator feel upon landing safely in Barcelona?

    <p>Grateful and convinced of their lucky charm's effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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