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Airframe | Quiz

Michael Crichton
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Airframe | Quiz

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1)

What does Marder inform Casey he is going to give her for her efforts in the investigation? (from Wednesday)

A two week vacation.
A promotion.
A raise.
A bonus.
2)

How does Malone's boss react when she details for him what took place during the test flight? (from Saturday)

He is angry with Casey for taking Malone on the flight.
He is unhappy.
He is glad Malone was not hurt.
He demands that Norton pays for the broken cameras.
3)

What does ex-FAA agent Fred Barker tell Jennifer Malone about the N-22? (from Wednesday)

It has trouble with slat deployment.
It has trouble with autopilot.
It should be grounded.
All models should be rebuilt.
4)

What part of the N-22 does Casey want to tear apart but can't because of time restrictions? (from Wednesday)

The autopilot mechanism.
The wing.
The slats.
The engine.
5)

Why does Casey ask an accountant to view the video from the cockpit? (from Wednesday)

The accountant is the wife of the pilot.
The accountant used to be a designer at Norton.
The accountant can translate the conversation.
The accountant is a friend of Casey.
6)

How does Barker act in front of the cameras? (from Thursday)

Scared.
Confident.
Confused.
Nervous.
7)

What does the telex Casey received from Vancouver say further proved Casey's detailed report of what happened on Flight 545? (from Saturday)

Chang's son committed suicide and left a note detailing what happened.
John Chang turned his son into the FAA for causing the accident.
Chang's son had been arrested for flying without a license.
John Chang died from injuries sustained when he fell during the flight.
8)

What happens to Marder? (from Saturday)

He is fired.
He is arrested.
He leaves Norton and gets a job as a consultant.
He is under investigation by the FAA.
9)

Who is the first person Jennifer Malone interviews? (from Thursday)

Casey.
Marder.
Edgarton.
Barker.
10)

If Jennifer goes forward with her report, who does she want as one of the central figures? (from Wednesday)

Bob Richman.
John Marder.
Fred Barker.
Casey.
11)

What is Casey told during a phone call from Vancouver? (from Friday)

One of the pilots wants to talk to her privately.
One of the pilots committed suicide.
One of the pilots has hired a lawyer.
One of the pilots has died.
12)

How does Marder react to Jennifer Malone's questions? (from Thursday)

With anger.
By asking questions of his own.
With patience.
With surprise.
13)

What does Casey ask the video store technician to do to the video from the cockpit? (from Wednesday)

Speed it up.
Slow it down.
Destroy it.
Edit it.
14)

How long does the plane have to fly before the test pilot can simulate the serious of events that happened on Flight 545? (from Saturday)

Two hours.
A half hour.
Forty-five minutes.
One hour.
15)

While eating at a local restaurant, what does Casey see on television? (from Wednesday)

Breaking news about another accident involving an N-22.
A report about Flight 545.
A report stating that Marder is being investigated by the FAA.
Actual footage of Flight 545.
16)

When Casey views the video in slow motion, what does she finally see clearly? (from Friday)

The pilot's face.
The first row of passengers.
The panels in the cockpit.
The cockpit.
17)

What safety precaution is Malone unhappy about on the plane? (from Saturday)

The harness she must wear.
The oxygen mask she must wear.
The seatbelt she must wear.
The no smoking light.
18)

Why does Casey board the N-22 from Flight 545? (from Thursday)

To look for an anonymous note left in the cockpit for her.
To look over the plane and find any information she missed.
To look for a QAR.
To look in the cockpit for a missing radio.
19)

Why does John Chang leave his son in charge of the flight? (from Saturday)

John wanted to give his son a chance to learn the N-22.
John went to get a cup of coffee.
John had to go to the bathroom.
John was paid by Marder to let his son fly.
20)

Who is Casey going to lunch with to celebrate the end of the investigation? (from Saturday)

Teddy.
Edgarton.
The investigative team.
Norma.
21)

What is the only new information Casey learns at the Thursday morning meeting with the investigative crew? (from Thursday)

The wheel deployment malfunctioned.
The autopilot malfunctioned.
One of the slats malfunctioned.
One of the proximity sensors malfunctioned.
22)

When Casey talks to the woman in accounting who translated the cockpit video, how does the woman respond? (from Friday)

She is distrubed by what she learned.
She is crying because of what she learned.
She is happy that the pilot is not to blame.
She is irritated that Casey is bothering her.
23)

During the interview with Jennifer Malone, what is Jack Rogers never allowed to explain? (from Thursday)

How hard Casey and her team are working.
How he stumbled upon the Norton story.
Why he thinks Norton is in trouble.
Why he is an expert in aircraft.
24)

What does one of the secretaries at Norton want to do with the video tape? (from Friday)

Show it to Marder.
Destroy it.
Leak it to the press.
Hide it from Casey.
25)

From whom does Jennifer learn about Norton's deal with China? (from Wednesday)

Airbus.
JAA.
FAA.
Richman.
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