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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. During a meeting on Tuesday, a report confirms the trouble on Flight 545 was not caused by what?

2. What is the name of the flight being investigated by Norton Aircraft?

3. After speaking with passengers, Casey thinks part of the problem may have been uncommanded slat deployment. Why would this be dangerous?

4. What causes chaos when Casey is walking through hanger 64 with Richman?

5. While eating at a local restaurant, what does Casey see on television?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Casey notice about the pilot while listening to the taped conversations between the pilot and air traffic controllers, and why is this surprising?

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

4. Why is Felix, the man in charge of Flight Simulations, so sure that slats could not have been the cause of the problem on Flight 545?

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

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

7. What does Casey learn during her run in with the president of the local worker's union Don Brull?

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

9. What does the DC-10 incident have to do with the N-22 investigation?

10. Explain what the JAA press release says.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

On Friday, Bob Richman reveals his real purpose for being at Norton. Describe what his reason is, the plan Marder and Richman came up with, and why the plan will devastate Norton.

Essay Topic 2

When Casey is in the elevator to go home, she changes her mind and goes back to work.

Part 1) Describe what is in the report Casey is viewing in the elevator that makes her go back to work.

Part 2) Describe what happens when Casey goes to the hanger to follow the lead she found while in the elevator.

Essay Topic 3

Describe how Marder is pushing Casey to the forefront of the investigation and the press's interest in the case. Describe how this is good for Marder but could be bad for Casey. Be sure to answer the questions: Why isn't Marder using the press department of Norton but using Casey instead? What does Marder promise Casey when the investigation is over?

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