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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While inspecting the plane, what does Casey see stuck in an overhead compartment?
(a) A dead man.
(b) A piece of luggage.
(c) A video camera.
(d) The remnants of a bomb.

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

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

4. How long does Casey Singleton have to investigate the incident from the troubled flight?
(a) One month.
(b) As long as she needs.
(c) One year.
(d) One week.

5. Why is the cockpit recorder of no help in Casey's investigation?
(a) Because it was too early for it to be turned on.
(b) Because it was purposely destoyed by someone trying to cover up what happened.
(c) Because it cannot be used in a lawsuit.
(d) Because it was destroyed when the incident happened.

Short Answer Questions

1. A profitable deal with what country is pending, until the findings of the troubled flight are revealed?

2. When the plane from Flight 545 is brought back to Norton, what is peculiar about the locking pin a member of the investigative team found?

3. What makes Casey rule out turbulence as the cause of the troubled flight before she even inspects the aircraft?

4. During the second phase of the investigation, what does Casey decide to focus on?

5. How long had it been since the Norton Aircraft had had trouble with slat deployment?

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