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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Marder rely on to deal with the press?
(a) Bob Richman.
(b) Casey.
(c) Norton's Press Department.
(d) He always handles the press himself.

2. What caused the accident of the N22 being covered on television?
(a) Pilot error.
(b) A malfunction of autopilot.
(c) A engine explosion.
(d) Slat deployment.

3. Who does Richman meet with several times a day?
(a) Marder.
(b) Executives from China.
(c) Jennifer Malone.
(d) Edgarton.

4. 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) DC-8.
(c) 727.
(d) DC-10.

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

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

7. At a staff meeting at Norton Aircraft, which airframe does Casey learn is involved in the troubled flight?
(a) A 757.
(b) A DC-10
(c) A 747.
(d) A N-22.

8. During the second phase of the investigation, what does Casey decide to focus on?
(a) The air traffic controller's statement.
(b) The pilot's statements.
(c) The autopilot mechanism.
(d) The passenger interviews.

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

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

11. Why is Casey worried about the news coverage of the new accident involving the N-22?
(a) She is sure she will lose her job.
(b) She cannot handle two investigations at one time.
(c) She fears it was caused by the same problem as Flight 545.
(d) She fears it will bring coverage to Flight 545.

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) Stay on the plane.
(d) Write separate reports of what happened.

13. Who is Jack Rogers?
(a) A passenger that wants to sue Norton.
(b) A reporter.
(c) A flight simulation pilot.
(d) An investigator.

14. What reason does Bob Richman give Casey when she confronts him about his time away when he was working in marketing?
(a) He was only in the way in marketing.
(b) He was sent away by the administration.
(c) He was traveling to meet potential buyers.
(d) He was using the company to get as many perks as possible.

15. What does Casey warn Marder about in their meeting on Tuesday night?
(a) Harold Edgarton's intentions.
(b) John Chung's intentions.
(c) Jack Rogers' intentions.
(d) Don Brull's intentions.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What is JAA?

4. Casey's secretary Norma, discovers Richman's large expenses have been approved by whom?

5. Since Casey is weary of Richman, where does she send him on errands during the investigation on Wednesday?

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