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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Monday.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Casey the pilot said the problem was caused by uncommanded slat deployment?
(a) The co-pilot.
(b) A stewardess.
(c) The FAA inspector.
(d) A passenger.

2. How long had it been since the Norton Aircraft had had trouble with slat deployment?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 2 years.

3. After speaking with passengers, Casey thinks part of the problem may have been uncommanded slat deployment. Why would this be dangerous?
(a) Slats are only supposed to deploy during takeoff and landing.
(b) The friction during flight can cause a fire.
(c) It makes the plane unbalanced.
(d) It causes a loss in cabin pressure.

4. What makes Casey rule out turbulence as the cause of the troubled flight before she even inspects the aircraft?
(a) She talks to the co-pilot.
(b) She reviews weather reports.
(c) She talks to the passengers.
(d) She reviews reports from other planes.

5. Which one is not a possibility for the cause of the trouble with the flight?
(a) Slats deployment.
(b) A problem with autopilot.
(c) An electrical malfunction.
(d) Loss of engine power.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Casey rule out pilot error as the cause of the troubled flight before she even inspects the aircraft?

2. At a staff meeting at Norton Aircraft, which airframe does Casey learn is involved in the troubled flight?

3. Who is upset about the deal with China and might try to sabotage Casey's investigation of the troubled flight?

4. What does the FAA official order the flight crew from the troubled flight to do?

5. What is the name of the flight being investigated by Norton Aircraft?

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