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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does NTSB conclude about the cause of explosions during the Cresta accidents?
(a) The accidents were caused by fuel-tank rusting from normal wear and tear.
(b) The accidents were caused by improperly treated and corroded steel.
(c) The accidents were caused by sabotage.
(d) The accidents were caused by faulty spark-plugs.

2. What major regret does Sato have?
(a) That he couldn't do anything to prevent the deaths of his loved ones.
(b) That the Japanese were defeated by the U.S. again.
(c) That he was not a better father.
(d) That he did not die a hero like his son and brother.

3. How does the NTSB determine the cause of the Cresta accidents?
(a) They find incriminating evidence from the Japanese manufacter.
(b) Physical inspection and laboratory tests.
(c) X-ray analysis and magnetic resonance imaging.
(d) They are coerced into making their statement.

4. What is the former profession of the man Yamata contacts about the information regarding the Durling Administration?
(a) Defense contractor.
(b) Investigative reporter.
(c) Editor.
(d) U.S. Congressman.

5. In the aftermath of the U.S. economic crisis, which of the following currencies is seen as strong and stable?
(a) The yuan.
(b) The rupi.
(c) The yen.
(d) The euro.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Pentagon and the Defense Department determine can be done with one of the damaged carriers?

2. What does the program that Chuck Searls developed do?

3. Yamata's Columbus Group leads the new trend in buying what?

4. Why does Cook provide additional information to Nagumo?

5. What does Ron Jones use to determine that the Japanese strike must have been intentional?

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