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

2. Casey is paged to go to a television where coverage is taking place of another N22 accident in what city?
(a) Miami.
(b) New York City.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Denver.

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

4. What does the JAA press release say?
(a) It is refusing to certify N-22s.
(b) Norton aircraft is under investigation for installing fraudulant parts.
(c) N-22s have been approved for further travel.
(d) It is ordering all N-22s to be grounded,

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the FAA official's conclusion as soon as he enters the troubled plane after it is evacuated?

2. Where does Casey decide to view the video from the camera she found in the cockpit?

3. What does ex-FAA agent Fred Barker tell Jennifer Malone about the N-22?

4. How long had it been since the Norton Aircraft had had trouble with slat deployment?

5. Who was waiting for Casey in the parking lot when she arrived at work the morning of the troubled flight?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the various recorders on the plane that Casey hopes to gain information from?

2. Why is there a strange car parked outside of Casey's home?

3. What does the corrupt data from the Flight Data Recorder mean?

4. What does Casey do with the video she found in the cockpit?

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

6. Explain the circumstances around the falling tool in the Norton hanger.

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

8. Who does Casey give the two additional copies of the video from the cockpit to and why?

9. Explain what happens while Casey and the investigative team are out to lunch on Wednesday.

10. Why does John Marder call Casey late Wednesday night?

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