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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 on nearly every surface?
(a) Gasoline.
(b) Engine oil.
(c) Water.
(d) Blood.

2. 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) It makes the plane unbalanced.
(c) It causes a loss in cabin pressure.
(d) The friction during flight can cause a fire.

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

4. What is the purpose of a locking pin?
(a) It holds the wheels in place during flight.
(b) It holds the Flight Data Recorder in place during flight.
(c) It holds the slats in place during flight.
(d) It holds the cockpit doors in place during flight.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While inspecting the plane, what does Casey see stuck in an overhead compartment?

3. 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?

4. What does Casey learn about the Flight Data Recorder?

5. What does Casey warn Marder about in their meeting on Tuesday night?

(see the answer key)

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