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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What makes Casey rule out pilot error as the cause of the troubled flight before she even inspects the aircraft?
(a) The pilot personally received training at Norton Aircraft.
(b) Pilot error does not fit in with the chain of events.
(c) The co-pilot confirms the pilot's story.
(d) The flight data recorder shows no pilot error.

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

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

6. Casey's secretary Norma, discovers Richman's large expenses have been approved by whom?
(a) The executive Norton is working with in China.
(b) Harold Edgarton.
(c) Casey's forged signature.
(d) John Marder.

7. Why does Casey think Marder ordered security details for all those on the investigation team?
(a) Because of the rumors at the plant.
(b) Because of a threatening letter sent to Norton.
(c) Because it is company policy.
(d) Because of threats from the pilot's union.

8. While inspecting the plane what does Casey see on nearly every surface?
(a) Gasoline.
(b) Water.
(c) Engine oil.
(d) Blood.

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

10. What is the FAA official's conclusion as soon as he enters the troubled plane after it is evacuated?
(a) Turbulence could not have been the cause.
(b) Turbulence most likely was the cause.
(c) It is the worse scene he has ever come upon.
(d) The incident was caused by a passenger.

11. Who reports the plane's activity to the FAA?
(a) A passenger on the flight.
(b) The air traffic controller.
(c) The pilot.
(d) Casey Singleton.

12. 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?
(a) They are being sold off to another company.
(b) They are being sabatoged.
(c) They are being sent to Korea.
(d) They are being sent to China as well.

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

14. What reason does the pilot of the troubled flight give for the plane's problems?
(a) Loss of an engine.
(b) A deranged passenger.
(c) Severe turbulence.
(d) Low fuel.

15. Why does Casey receive a fax of a magazine story?
(a) The purpose is unclear.
(b) She requested it.
(c) Bob Richman requested it.
(d) It is a regular fax she receives weekly.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Amos's job at Norton Aircraft?

3. Who is Teddy Rawley?

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

5. Who tells Jennifer Malone Norton is having internal problems with their union?

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