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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 727.
(b) MD-11.
(c) DC-10.
(d) DC-8.

2. How many people were injured on the troubled flight being investigated by Norton Aircraft?
(a) 28.
(b) 56.
(c) 79.
(d) 14.

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

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

5. Since Casey is weary of Richman, where does she send him on errands during the investigation on Wednesday?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) El Segundo.
(c) Naples.
(d) San Diego.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Casey send the Flight Data Recorder information to?

2. What do Casey and Kenny Burne find as they further investigate the N-22 from Flight 545?

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. Why does Casey ask an accountant to view the video from the cockpit?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what happened to the young American parents and their infant daughter during the troubled flight.

2. What fax does Norma give to Casey and why?

3. Explain why Casey ends up on top of an airplane that is being constructed in one of Norton's hangers.

4. Why is uncommanded slat deployment thought to be a possibility for the trouble experienced on the flight?

5. What does Norma learn about Richman that she shares with Casey?

6. What does Casey Singleton learn about the troubled flight in the morning debriefing meeting at Norton Aircraft?

7. In the meeting on Tuesday, what does Casey learn about the idea that turbulence caused the trouble on Flight 545?

8. Why does Casey's secretary Norma tell Casey to be careful around Richman?

9. Explain what the JAA press release says.

10. Why does Casey believe Marder has ordered security to watch her house?

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