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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Teddy Rawley?
(a) A test pilot at Norton.
(b) A investigator working for both sides.
(c) A reporter.
(d) An irrate union worker.

2. Where did the pilot of the troubled flight make an emergency landing?
(a) San Diego.
(b) Austin.
(c) Denver.
(d) Los Angeles.

3. 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?
(a) 5.
(b) 15.
(c) 20.
(d) 10.

4. During a meeting on Tuesday, a report confirms the trouble on Flight 545 was not caused by what?
(a) Pilot error.
(b) Slats deployment.
(c) Turbulence.
(d) An autopilot malfunction.

5. What does Marder inform Casey he is going to give her for her efforts in the investigation?
(a) A two week vacation.
(b) A promotion.
(c) A bonus.
(d) A raise.

6. How many copies of the video does Casey make?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 1.

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

8. According to Casey and her team, what would have stopped if autopilot had taken over properly?
(a) The porpoising.
(b) Uncommanded slat deployment.
(c) The forward lurching.
(d) The roller coaster effect.

9. Why does Casey climb a plane that is being constructed?
(a) She wants to inspect N-22 slats for herself.
(b) She wants to look at how locking pins are installed.
(c) She is trying to get away from two men who are following her.
(d) She needs to talk to the chief builder.

10. What part of the N-22 does Casey want to tear apart but can't because of time restrictions?
(a) The slats.
(b) The engine.
(c) The autopilot mechanism.
(d) The wing.

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

12. From whom does Jennifer learn about Norton's deal with China?
(a) Richman.
(b) Airbus.
(c) FAA.
(d) JAA.

13. Where does Norma learn that Richman has traveled five times in recent months?
(a) To Korea.
(b) To China.
(c) To Bombay.
(d) To Java.

14. 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) The flight data recorder shows no pilot error.
(c) The co-pilot confirms the pilot's story.
(d) Pilot error does not fit in with the chain of events.

15. What is JAA?
(a) The Australian version of the FAA.
(b) The Japanese version of the FAA.
(c) The European version of the FAA.
(d) The Korean version of the FAA.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Casey think Marder ordered security details for all those on the investigation team?

2. Where on the plane does a female American passenger hear a noise before the incident?

3. What caused the accident of the N22 being covered on television?

4. When the flight began to experience trouble, what did a young married father drop?

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

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