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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long had it been since the Norton Aircraft had had trouble with slat deployment?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 2 years.

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

3. Who is Jennifer Malone?
(a) A radio broadcaster.
(b) A newspaper reporter.
(c) A magazine editor.
(d) A television news producer.

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

5. 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) 20.
(b) 15.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

6. According to Jack Rogers, why does he think rumors in the plant stem from John Mader?
(a) Because he is working for Mader.
(b) Because Don Brull tells him Mader started the rumor.
(c) Because Mader wants to be president.
(d) Because Jack finds a note from Mader.

7. After further investigation, what part of the N-22 does Casey realize may not have been inspected?
(a) The locking pins.
(b) The slats.
(c) The autopilot.
(d) The proximity sensor.

8. While eating at a local restaurant, what does Casey see on television?
(a) A report stating that Marder is being investigated by the FAA.
(b) Actual footage of Flight 545.
(c) Breaking news about another accident involving an N-22.
(d) A report about Flight 545.

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

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

11. What is Casey Singleton's job at Norton Aircraft?
(a) Head of Human Resources.
(b) Chief Investigator.
(c) Head of Quality Assurance.
(d) Chief Financial Officer.

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

13. 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 sent to Korea.
(c) They are being sent to China as well.
(d) They are being sabatoged.

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

15. If Jennifer goes forward with her report, who does she want as one of the central figures?
(a) Fred Barker.
(b) Casey.
(c) John Marder.
(d) Bob Richman.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At a staff meeting at Norton Aircraft, which airframe does Casey learn is involved in the troubled flight?

3. What does the JAA press release say?

4. Who does Richman meet with several times a day?

5. Why hasn't Casey spoken with the pilot and co-pilots from Flight 545?

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