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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people died on the troubled flight being investigated by Norton Aircraft?
(a) 47.
(b) 120.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

2. Why does Casey climb a plane that is being constructed?
(a) She wants to inspect N-22 slats for herself.
(b) She wants to look at how locking pins are installed.
(c) She is trying to get away from two men who are following her.
(d) She needs to talk to the chief builder.

3. When Casey first boards the damaged plane, what does she conclude is part of the problem?
(a) An act of terrorism.
(b) Porpoising.
(c) A mechanical error.
(d) Turbulence.

4. In reviewing the tapes between the pilot and air traffic control, what does Casey and her team notice about the pilot?
(a) He sounds confused.
(b) He is confident that everything is under control.
(c) He is surprised by the malfunction.
(d) He did everything right.

5. In the morning meeting, Casey and the investigative team discuss a plane that never flew again because of one accident. What plane was this?
(a) MD-11.
(b) 727.
(c) DC-8.
(d) DC-10.

6. Where on the plane does a female American passenger hear a noise before the incident?
(a) In the bathroom.
(b) In an overhead compartment.
(c) On the wing.
(d) In the cockpit.

7. Casey is paged to go to a television where coverage is taking place of another N22 accident in what city?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) New York City.
(c) Miami.
(d) Denver.

8. When Casey arrives at Norton Wednesday morning, what does Marder ask her to do?
(a) Talk to the media waiting outside.
(b) Put together a press release.
(c) Falsify a report on the N-22.
(d) Call JAA.

9. What does Amos tell Casey about the locking pin?
(a) It is inconclusive as to whether or not it caused the accident.
(b) All locking pins on N-22s should be replaced.
(c) It did not cause the accident.
(d) It did cause the accident.

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

11. Who was waiting for Casey in the parking lot when she arrived at work the morning of the troubled flight?
(a) The president of the company.
(b) The chief designer.
(c) Her new assistant.
(d) Her secretary.

12. What does the FAA official order the flight crew from the troubled flight to do?
(a) Report to FAA headquarters immediately.
(b) Go to the infirmary.
(c) Write separate reports of what happened.
(d) Stay on the plane.

13. What part of the N-22 does Casey want to tear apart but can't because of time restrictions?
(a) The autopilot mechanism.
(b) The wing.
(c) The engine.
(d) The slats.

14. How many people were injured on the troubled flight being investigated by Norton Aircraft?
(a) 28.
(b) 14.
(c) 79.
(d) 56.

15. During a meeting on Tuesday, a report confirms the trouble on Flight 545 was not caused by what?
(a) Slats deployment.
(b) Turbulence.
(c) Pilot error.
(d) An autopilot malfunction.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Casey runs into Don Brull, in addition to reminding her that the wing is going to China, what does he tell her about the wing tools?

2. Where does Norma learn that Richman has traveled five times in recent months?

3. Why hasn't Casey spoken with the pilot and co-pilots from Flight 545?

4. In the biggest deal in its history, Norton Aircraft is about to sell how many of the same type of plane involved in the troubled flight?

5. What causes chaos when Casey is walking through hanger 64 with Richman?

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