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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. 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?

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

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

4. Casey's secretary Norma, discovers Richman's large expenses have been approved by whom?

5. Why does Casey climb a plane that is being constructed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Casey do once she gets home Wednesday night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The plane itself if used by the author as a type of character in the book. Describe three aspects of the plane and what each part of the plane has to do with the investigation into the troubled flight.

Essay Topic 2

Foreshadowing is used in the first section of Airframe. Give three examples of foreshadowing and how it is used to point towards events that are to come.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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